NHTSA Complaint #10361696 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10361696
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 22, 2010
Date Filed	October 22, 2010
Mileage	37,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONTACT STATED A LITTLE RED LIGHT BLINKED ON AND OFF AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE MANUAL AND IT STATED THAT IF THIS LIGHT CAME ON THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK. THE MANUAL STATED THAT THE COILS IN THE DASHBOARD CONTROL THE STEERING AND DASHBOARD FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE TOWED SINCE EVERYTHING LOCKED, INCLUDING THE WHEELS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37000.

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