Issue ID | 1685603 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351677 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 27/08/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A bad design on the trunk wiring harness. After a few years of opening and closing the truck, because of the placement of the trunk harness this motion deteriorates the wiring harness causing it to fail over time. The vehicle is stationary. There is currently no manufacture assistance with this issue not a recall associated with the issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 131644 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | WVWBN7AN8DEXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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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