Issue ID | 1258909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10824060 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 10/01/16 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The heater core in my car has become clogged and is now failing to produce heat for inside the car and in turn is failing to defrost the windows when they become fogged. I have read many cases from online forums about this same problem. I contacted vw customer care and they advised they cannot help with the problem. My car has 50,000 miles on it and the heater cores in these cars should not be failing already. The problem happens while in motion and while stationary. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MASON, OH |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A37DCXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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