Issue ID | 262100 |
Internal NHTSA # | 555277 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 10/12/99 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer took vehicle to dealer due to brake light warning on the instrument panel coming on, the dealer informed him that the brakes were ok, later dealer informed consumer that rotors were worn and that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced, consumer feels dealer should be responsible for paying for the defective brake rotors and pads. *slc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | HARTFORD, CT |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B6WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | |
Was incedent reported to police? | |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | |
Anti-lock brakes | |
Cruise control | |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
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Dealer's city | |
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