# 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `634365` · 2007-08-14 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Miles at failure:** 57,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON.  THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE IT WAS PARKED.  THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.  THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS PRESENT PRIOR TO THE FIRE.  THERE IS A FIRE REPORT AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.  THE CONTACT HAS PHOTOS AND A VIDEO TAPE.  THE MANUFACTURER HAD AN INVESTIGATOR INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 57,000.
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