The contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted while the vehicle was parked and turned off. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the strong fuel odor had caused her to have headaches while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed, causing the fuel pump to leak. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start and was undrivable. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to their location for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because nhtsa campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) had already been completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
| VIN Pattern | WVWMP7AN*AE****** |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN AG |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | Passat |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Series | Sport |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Engine HP | 200 |
| Engine KW | 149.14 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.984 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1984 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 121.071 |
| Other Engine Info | 50-St. BIN 3/PZEV emission. Emissions Certification Test Group: AVWXV02.03PA. |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Active Seat Belt Advanced Front Air Bags. |
| Plant City | EMDEN |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |