Issue ID | 281965 |
Internal NHTSA # | 740611 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/12/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Bearing failed in water pump caused timing chain to loosen. This resulted in a valve bending while driving on the interstate highway. There were no warnings prior to engine halting while driving at 70 mph. Dealer ended up replacing engine at no cost. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HASLETT, MI |
VIN pattern | WVWMD63B1WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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