NHTSA Complaint #10220665 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10220665
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	February 9, 2008
Date Filed	March 10, 2008
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

OIL SLUDGE CAUSES OIL PUMP TO FAIL DAMAGING THE ENGINE. *TR

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