NHTSA Complaint #719384 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	719384
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Date Filed	February 28, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

CURIOUS IF ROTOR DEFECT IS INHERENT IN ALL VW PASSATS. *AK

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