NHTSA Complaint #11286286 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11286286
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	October 11, 2019
Date Filed	December 2, 2019
Mileage	19,552 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

SAME ISSUE AS NHTSA ID # 11096639. CAR WAS PARKED, TURNED OFF, AND LOCKED AFTER 3 ADULTS EXITED THE CAR AND ENTERED A STORY. A FEW MINUTES LATER A CONCERNED PERSON RAN IN THE STORE ASKING WHO OWNS A BLACK VW? THE CAR HAD ROLLED AWAY, UNATTENDED, AFTER BEING PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. IT ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR ABOUT 50 YARDS AWAY AT A GAS STATION. NO INJURIES.

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