Issue ID | 1254520 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10820815 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 05/01/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After parking overnight, driver side door would not open using exterior door handle. Opening door from inside released latch, opening door, but frayed a cable. Frayed cable resulted in door latch stuck open, unable to latch door closed. Vehicle was unsafe to drive, door would not close and latch properly. The problem is water and moisture entering the latch and freezing. I disassembled the inner door panel to close latch and drive to dealer for repair. Vw has an updated part to solve the problem. A failed latch could cause the door to open while operating a vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAKOMA PARK, MD |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A3XDCXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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