NHTSA Complaint #11182036 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11182036
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 1, 2018
Date Filed	February 22, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT WERE REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

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