Issue ID | 1337071 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10928339 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 28/11/16 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Heat does not blow out any of the passenger side vents, including the windshield defroster, even after the engine is up to normal operating temperature. The result is that the passenger side of the windshield does not defrost, obscuring visibility. My research tells me that the problem is a plugged heater core. The heater core is only covered up to 36,000 miles but my car has 74,000 miles on it. Vw will not cover the cost to replace the heater core. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HIGHLAND, UT |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A39DCXXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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