Issue ID | 1507807 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11142584 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 28/09/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While slightly turning the steering wheel when backing out of a parking space, air bag light came. There is no communication from the steering wheel controls leaving the horn in-operational. Garvey volkswagon assessed vehicle and concluded it is due to the clock spring failing internally. When temperature drops below freezing, locks will not unlatch. The door handle will not move and the doors can not be opened until the latches unfreeze. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY |
VIN pattern | 1VWBP7A38DCXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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 | 2 |
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