Issue ID | 1398889 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11014022 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 26/06/17 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 volkswagen passat. While driving 20 mph on a four way lane going north, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The impact caused the contact's vehicle to cross into the south bound lane where it crashed into another vehicle from the driver side front end to the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured nose that required surgery, cuts to the right and left hands, and a burning sensation to his feet that has yet to be diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and was deemed destroyed by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no additional information was provided. The failure mileage was 112,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | REYNOLDSBURG, OH |
VIN pattern | 5XYZUDLB5EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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