NHTSA Complaint #10130601 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10130601
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Date of Incident	July 20, 2005
Date Filed	July 29, 2005
Mileage	30,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED TWICE. *NM

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