Issue ID | 639565 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10198973 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 04/08/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On hot days engine rpm's raise substantially, to the ~1k rpm range. Almost like it's racing. This also makes it difficult to hold the car stopped when this occurs. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4500 |
Number of Occurences | 12 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 11/03/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | FINDLAY VW |
Dealer's telephone number | 702-558-6600 |
Dealer's city | HENDERSON |
Dealer's state code | NV |
Dealer's ZIP code |