NHTSA Complaint #10504362 — 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10504362
Vehicle	2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 20, 2013
Date Filed	March 25, 2013
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

OIL BOLT FAILURE ON 3.6L ENGINE RESULTING IN COMPLETE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF ENGINE. COST OF REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $6000 WHICH IS NOT COVERD BY ANY WARRANTY. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN THIS ENGINE WHICH VW DID NOT RECALL, BUT RECOGNIZED BY MAKING MADE SPEC CHANGES IN 08. *TR

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