NHTSA Complaint #10605780 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10605780
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date of Incident	December 5, 2013
Date Filed	June 24, 2014
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AND NEVER TURNED BACK ON AND THEN BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED TWICE. ONCE AT 60,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER AT 77,910. THE SECOND NEARLY RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP AND THE SECOND SUPPOSEDLY WAS A FAULTY FUEL LINE. BOTH WERE COVERED IN FULL BY VW AFTER INVESTIGATION. *TR

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