NHTSA Complaint #10195938 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10195938
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date of Incident	July 9, 2007
Date Filed	July 10, 2007
Mileage	58,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD, WAITED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN, AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PRIMARY FAN HAD BURNED OUT. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE WITH HIS MODEL OF VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,300. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

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