# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `586914` · 2006-07-01 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
## Narrative
ON JUNE 6TH 2006 MY 2003 VW PASSAT CAR CAUGHT FIRE.  MY CERTIFIED VW MECHANIC STATED THE CARS AFTER RUN WATER PUMP OVER HEATED, MELTING WIRING AND THE FIRE RESULTED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY APPEARS TO BE DENING THE CLAIM.  *NM
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