TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD, WAITED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN, AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PRIMARY FAN HAD BURNED OUT. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE WITH HIS MODEL OF VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,300. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR