NHTSA Complaint #10390289 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10390289
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 6, 2011
Date Filed	March 15, 2011
Mileage	95,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A FENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 05/03/11*LJ UPDATED 06/20/11*JB

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