NHTSA Complaint #10233910 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10233910
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 1, 2007
Date Filed	July 3, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH FUEL ODOR. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL FILLING HER GARAGE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CONSUMER HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK ON SOMETHING. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED, THE TIMING BELT FAILED. *JB

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