Issue ID | 1257725 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10823210 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/01/16 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My car suffered a clogged heater core with 25k miles on the odometer. The result was low cabin heat and an inability to maintain windshield visibility using the defroster setting when outside temperatures dropped during winter. Symptoms occur when stationary or moving. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A38ECXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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