Issue ID | 1490251 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11120473 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 15/06/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. Three days after the vehicle was purchased, an abnormal odor of fuel came from the vehicle. A day later, the odor worsened and the contact could not enter the vehicle. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called momentum volkswagen of clear lake ((844) 894-5461, 15100 gulf fwy, houston, tx 77034), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PASADENA, TX |
VIN pattern | WVWAK73CX7PXXXXXX |
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 | 06/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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