Issue ID | 1260842 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10825519 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 14/11/15 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Passenger headlamp (dipped low beam) is held in place by friction only. New lamps installed fall out of socket while in use daytime running and night time vision). New hardware was purchased per manufacturer illustration, but there was no place to attach hardware to back of low beam socket. Entire headlamp assembly (including high beam and marker light) had to be replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAKERSFIELD, CA |
VIN pattern | WVWAK73C07PXXXXXX |
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 | 07/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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