NHTSA Complaint #10149748 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10149748
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 3, 2006
Date Filed	February 1, 2006
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

1998 PASSAT TIMING BELT PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE. *TS ***NO ANS REQUIRED*** *JB

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