NHTSA Complaint #856359 — 1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	856359
Vehicle	1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Date of Incident	February 7, 1999
Date Filed	February 7, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLS OF GAS FUMES. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS COMING FROM THE FUEL HOSE, AND IT MAY LEAD TO A FIRE. *AK

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