Issue ID | 1329058 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10918690 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 25/10/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | There is a faint but unmistakable smell of engine coolant coming from the front of the car near the radiator after the car gets to operating temperature. Coolant level is decreasing very slightly over the course of several months. There are no visible signs of coolant anywhere in the engine or on the ground. Car operates normally, does not overheat. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MAITLAND, FL |
VIN pattern | 1VWBT7A39FCXXXXXX |
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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