NHTSA Complaint #11035580 — 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11035580
Vehicle	2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 23, 2017
Date Filed	October 23, 2017
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

DURING THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE NORMALLY. I'VE INCOUNTER THIS PROBLEM AT ALL SPEEDS AND ALSO DURING IDLELING AT A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. PLEASE HELP AS THIS MAY CAUSE ME TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THANK YOU

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