Issue ID | 1333005 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10925037 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 04/11/16 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Mechatronics unit failure- i was on highway traveling at 74 miles per hour and car just slowed down to about 10 mile per hour with no .... I was in rush hour traffic on the nys state thruway and was also slammed in the rear end by cars/trucks traveling behind me. This is a known issued with vw and older models of my car have been recalled. I coasted off the highway and was towed from the exit to heart vw in kingston ny. My car in being repaired now and i am told it will be $2000+ to fix ... I have estimate and report from when car towed in. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96264 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STONE RIDGE, NY |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A35DCXXXXXX |
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 | 74 |
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