NHTSA Complaint #11286345 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11286345
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 11, 2019
Date Filed	December 2, 2019
Mileage	37,770 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKED, UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A MESSAGE ON THE CONSOLE SHOWS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE: STEERING COLUMN LOCK DEFECTIVE!.

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