# 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
> NHTSA complaint `323619` · 2001-11-15 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WINDOW GLASS WAS BROKEN BY A ROCK. PROBLEM EXISTS IN SIZE AND SHAPE OF TEMPERED GLASS CRUMBS. LOTS OF TINY SHARDS, LESS THAT 1MM, VERY SHARP AND DANGEROUS. EXTRA EXPENSE INCURRED IN CLEANING INTERIOR.  *AK
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