Issue ID | 645989 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10204254 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 04/09/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving 75 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the contact heard a loud rattling noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then lost power. The dealer stated that a bolt sheered off inside the engine. As of september 27, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 3,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRINGDALE, AR |
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 | 01/04/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 75 |
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Dealer's name | SPRINGFIELD IMPORTS |
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