NHTSA Complaint #10426817 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10426817
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 29, 2011
Date Filed	September 22, 2011
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER IT RAINED, WATER BEGAN TO BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BOARD BEHIND THE DRIVERS BACK SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

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