NHTSA Complaint #11299481 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11299481
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 15, 2020
Date Filed	January 15, 2020
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS THAT HIS OCCURS IN COLD CLIMATES DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO THE LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM. IF YOU CANNOT OPEN A DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THAT IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN.

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