NHTSA Complaint #10649801 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10649801
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 16, 2014
Date Filed	October 24, 2014
Mileage	29,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT UPHOLSTERY BEGAN FALLING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.

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