NHTSA Complaint #10215128 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10215128
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 10, 2008
Date Filed	January 16, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2003 PASSAT V6 IN WHICH THERE IS A LEAK THROUGH THE POLLEN FILTER BECAUSE OF FAULTY DESIGN. EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS IN THE NORTHEAST WATER GETS THROUGH THE FAULTY SEAL AND IS ACCUMULATING IN THE PASSENGER REAR AND FRONT SEAT. THE WATER ACCUMULATION HAS CAUSED THE TCM TO WORK IMPROPERLY AND MAY MALFUNCTION. WITH OUT THE USE OF A TCM THAT WORKS PROPERLY THE CAR MAY SHUTDOWN OR MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS A PROBLEM VW KNOWS ABOUT AND HAS IN FACT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE 2002 MODEL. THIS IS AN ISSUE ON ALL B5 PASSAT MODELS. PLEASE HELP ISSUE A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS MATTER. THANKS STEVE *TR

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