Issue ID | 1438125 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11061311 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/12/17 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to green toyota (3901 wabash ave, springfield, il 62711, (217) 698-3100) and a protective cover was installed over the steering wheel clock spring. A few months later, the horn failed and the buttons around the steering wheel were inoperable. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autohaus of peoria (2322 w van winkle way, peoria, il 61615, (309) 740-7951) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the recall was completed. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, IL |
VIN pattern | 1VWBP7A37DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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