NHTSA Complaint #745912 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	745912
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date Filed	May 30, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

SINCE I PURCHASE THIS CAR THERE HAS BEEN A BAD ODOR WHEN THE HEAT HAS BEEN TURNED ON, THE DEALER HAS TWICE TRIED TO FIX BY "CLEANING" THE SYSTEM. CANNOT USE HEATER BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.

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