Issue ID | 1133483 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10659390 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 19/11/14 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At about 12000 miles on my vw passat clunks began to develop in front end of car. It kept getting worse. I took it into vw garage for diagnosis and repairs at 15000 miles. The told me the sway bars failed and would need to replace them. After repair the sway bar links were replaced and car is without noise. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAUTOMA, WI |
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 |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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