NHTSA Complaint #11351677 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11351677
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 27, 2020
Date Filed	August 27, 2020
Mileage	131,644 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

A BAD DESIGN ON THE TRUNK WIRING HARNESS. AFTER A FEW YEARS OF OPENING AND CLOSING THE TRUCK, BECAUSE OF THE PLACEMENT OF THE TRUNK HARNESS THIS MOTION DETERIORATES THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO FAIL OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO MANUFACTURE ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ISSUE NOT A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUE.

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