NHTSA Complaint #11072501 — 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11072501
Vehicle	2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 3, 2017
Date Filed	February 13, 2018
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A GLITCH ACROSS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE DUE TO THE REMEDY NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL BACK IN A FEW WEEKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

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