Issue ID | 171700 |
Internal NHTSA # | 710380 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/06/98 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On several occasion while driving at 65mph, and during rain , my sunroof would open while in off position, i have reported this to southern states volkswagen and also land volkswagen, this has been ongoing since i have had this car. It became unsafe while driving in the rain and this has happened more than 15 times in the past year. Dealerships and vw corp. Are givingme the run me the run around |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 20 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRAHAM, NC |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B8WEXXXXXX |
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 | 01/01/98 |
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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