Issue ID | 1209821 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10748483 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 13/08/15 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | vehicle was taken to the dealer due to unable to fill up with diesel. Pump nozzle acts as if the tank is full, using vw adapter or "angle" the nozzle results in diesel spraying out at the person operating the fuel pump. Vw dealer found dirt obstructing the diesel vent tube off the filler neck, while all the factory fender lining in place. Extended warrantee contract declined claim, since it is not a defective tube, but rather defective design. Vent is not part of the "federal emission" and vw wants $1700 for new gas tank and $700 for labor. First occurrence of this problem was at 40k miles, at that time dealer "could not replicate the issue". |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELIZABETH, CO |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A33DCXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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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