Issue ID | 247716 |
Internal NHTSA # | 870899 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 26/03/99 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel. This could cause the vehicle to run out of fuel. Fuel sending unit was replaced in april of 99 because of this problem. Volkswagen refused to address the current situation.*ak the cause could be a loose wire according to the owner. *yh |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MEDFORD, NY |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B9WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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