Issue ID | 1410934 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11030465 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/09/17 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Heater core: heater core become clogged even with regular flushes. On 3rd heater core in less than 4 years of ownership. Vw's replacement program does not restart after new heater core is installed, but at purchase of vehicle. Very disingenuous. Car engine area starts to over heat without proper fluent circulation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLEVELAND, TN |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A36DCXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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