Issue ID | 1007330 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10538105 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/08/13 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated without manual force with the illumination of the epc light. The failure recurred on several separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the accelerator pedal malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,700. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5700 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, MI |
VIN pattern | 1VWBP7A30DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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