NHTSA Complaint #10254014 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

VISIBILITY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10254014
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	VISIBILITY
Date of Incident	January 6, 2009
Date Filed	January 6, 2009
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST/DEFOGGER NOT OPERATING/BLOWING ON WINDSHIELD. IF WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FOG OR FROST, THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH AIRFLOW TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. MANUFACTURER REFUSING TO FIX UNDER SAFETY WARRANTY. *TR

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