2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 55,077 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. In addition, the engine warning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact managed to restart the vehicle and drove to darcars Volkswagen (12511 prosperity dr., silver spring, md 20904, (301) 622-7000) where it stalled again. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system: Gasoline); however, the contact had not received a recall notice. The same dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, but the recall was on hold. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 111,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Wheaton, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (bachman Volkswagen, 9652 bluegrass pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 996-8943) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and worsened while waiting for the part. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Louisville, KY, USA
My car is 2 yrs old its a VW Passat. Has stopped on the highway several times while I was driving. The fuel pump was replaced several times along with the computer. Also got a parking brake malfunction sign popped up, the car was taken to service where it was repaired. Now my car has completely shut down again and is in service yet again. Please help!
- Whitestone, NY, USA
- Marysville, CA, USA