Issue ID | 1651029 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11317100 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 24/02/20 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Passat was traveling south when another vehicle ran a stop sign, turned north into the southbound lane, and hit passat on passengers side front causing car to spin and come to a stop when it hit front center into a light pole. Seatbelts did not lock, airbags did not deploy, even though all recalls had been done in september. Passat was completely totaled. Insurance adjuster and mechanics advised us that airbags should have deployed. Driver of passat was injured due to failure of safety features. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77665 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH BEND, IN |
VIN pattern | 1VWAP7A38DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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 | 30 |
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