Issue ID | 486318 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10075001 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 06/06/04 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had 2 tires separate in the last two months. Prior to this recent event i had another tire separation and was given replacement tires instead of a refund. The las event has left substantial damage to my car. I have both of the old tires and pictures of my car damage. I have contacted a lawyer an*akd he is the one that instructed me to file a complaint with you. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113884 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MORENO VALEY, CA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B8WEXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/12/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BARGAIN SPOT |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | RIVERSIDE |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |