NHTSA Complaint #10552097 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10552097
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 6, 2013
Date Filed	November 13, 2013
Mileage	103,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER COULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE CONTACT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. ..UPDATED 12-26-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED PROPERTY DAMAGED RESULTED, DUE TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/30/13

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