Issue ID | 1254424 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10820752 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/12/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The heater core plugs up because of flux left in cooling system components. The front windows won't clear because of no heat from plugged heater core creating unsafe driving conditions. Vw not covering all cost to properly repair this problem. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADISON HTS, MI |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A38DCXXXXXX |
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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