2014 Volkswagen PASSAT Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2014 Volkswagen PASSAT Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1047377
 Internal NHTSA #10572524
 ManufacurerVolkswagen of America, Inc.
 BrandVOLKSWAGEN
 ModelPASSAT
 Model Year2014
 File date02/02/12
 ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemWhenever outside temperature reaches below 20 degrees f the driver side lock freezes making it impossible to open this door. This is a safety hazard, as the only means of entry and egress is through the passenger side door. In the event of a crash, submerging in water, fire, or other type incident, there is significant risk, should the driver need to exit the vehicle. I have called volkswagen customer care on three separate occasions (case numbers are documented, calls recorded), only to be reassured that they have not had any other calls regarding this. The solution (help) that they offer is to have me bring the vehicle to my dealership when the lock is froze, so the dealer can see the lock when it is in this condition. In essence, they are asking me to drive a vehicle they manufactured with a significant safety concern to my dealership when it is the most unsafe to drive. Should i or anyone else have a need to exit the vehicle when the driver side lock is frozen, there is no way to do this. This poses an imminent health threat, and could result in loss of life or limb. As i started investigating this issue, i have found countless websites and forums that address this same concern with driver side door lock freezing on volkswagen products, to the extent that it really makes me wonder why our government is not entrenched in this issue. I would appreciate a response to this concern that i raise. If you have not heard about this issue prior to my writing, please consider this as official notification that i have a significant safety concern that warrants government investigation. Furthermore, this issue presents a clear and present danger, and immanent risk to consumer health and safety, and now you have notification. I appreciate your time, and look forward to your response. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure12000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateHERKIMER, NY
VIN pattern 1VWBN7A39ECXXXXXX
 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 persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase29/06/24
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders4
Drive train type
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed0
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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