NHTSA Complaint #10516072 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10516072
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 1, 2012
Date Filed	June 10, 2013
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V156000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 07/10/13*LJ UPDATED 07/11/2013 *JS

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