Issue ID | 1476969 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11103986 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving one day i heard a snap in the steering column and the airbag symbol illuminated. The horn does not work and each time i turn the wheel i can hear a noise coming from the column. After taking to a dealer it was determined that the clock spring has failed in the vehicle and volkswagen has refuse to replace due to placing a cover over the clock spring in january of 2016. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
VIN pattern | 1VWAH7A35DCXXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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