Issue ID | 1620434 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11281359 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/01/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the passenger side headlight failed to operate intermittently while in use. The light would only illuminate when maneuvered in a certain position. The failure would eventually recur. The contact took the vehicle to volkswagen of south charlotte (9900 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, (704) 612-0407) where the contact was informed that the failure occurred if the hood was shut forcefully. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 19v389000 (exterior lighting), but the vin was excluded. The manufacturer was notifed and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCK HILL, SC |
VIN pattern | 1VWAH7A32DCXXXXXX |
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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