NHTSA Complaint #830761 — 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 830761 |
| Vehicle | 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
92V05800; WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING, AND UNDERHOOD THE CABLES MELTED, AND THE HOOD WOULD NOT OPEN. VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO FRONT/INTERIOR, AND MOTOR COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED BACK,. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND STATED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY TO RECALL. *AK
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