Issue ID | 503008 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10091943 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 05/09/04 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Oil pump failed. While driving the oil light came on. When this occurred consumer immediately pulled off the road and turned the vehicle off, preventing engine failure. Vehicle was taken to dealership. A tsb was issued for an engine performance. *ak deteriorate /seize because of slug built up. This failure cause the oil pump to fail without slug built up. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B5WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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