Issue ID | 1629840 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11291348 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 26/12/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance by an independndent mechanic, trasmission fluid was found leaking undeneath the vehicle. After looking up recall infofrmation online, the technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that although there was a warranty on the vehicle, it had already exceeded the mileage limit. As a result, the manufacturer could not assist with the repair cost. The manufacturer also did not assist with scheduling an appointment for the contact since there was no recall for the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 84,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MANASAS PARK, VA |
VIN pattern | 1VWAT7A37ECXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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