NHTSA Complaint #10734619 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10734619
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 15, 2015
Date Filed	July 16, 2015
Mileage	111,352 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK 2 MILES FROM MY HOUSES OIL WARNING COME ON RETURN TO MY HOUSE TO GET A SECOND CAR PARK THE CAR AND LEFT 5 MINUTE LATER GET A PHONE CALL MY CAR IS ON FIRE THANKS GOD I WENT BACK HOME CALL VW THEY SAID NO RECALLS BUT NATIONAL SAFETY INVESTIGATION I LOST MY CAR BECAUSE DON'T HAVE FULL COVER INSURANCE

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