Investigation EA07014: 1999–2005 Volkswagen Passat

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 28, 2007

Closed

Jul 7, 2008

Model years

1999–2005

Subject

Passenger engine compartment fires

Component: Electrical system › Ignition

Summary

The manufacturer notified nhtsa on 04-apr-08 that a safety recall action would be initiated to remedy the issue.in june 2008, the manufacturer issued a technical service bulletin (code 26e5/r5) regarding the specific procedures to be employed in this campaign.vehicle owner notification letters were sent beginning approximately june 13, 2008.the campaign was assigned nhtsa no. 08v-156.this recall affects all my 1999-2005, 5th generation gasoline-powered passat sedans and station wagons.approximately 412,000 vehicles are affected.corrective action will consist of installing additional exhaust system heat shielding to mitigate the potential thermal effects of engine ignition problems.based on this action, the subject ea has been closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Volkswagen Passat148 complaints
• 2004 Volkswagen Passat279 complaints
• 2003 Volkswagen Passat628 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Passat636 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Passat430 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Passat507 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen Passat664 complaints