The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA)
has opened an official investigation into 2000-2003 model Volkswagen
Passats over concerns of spontaneous engine or passenger compartment
fires as a result of ignition coil failure. As of September 28, 2007,
there have been 78 known fires, 14,850 warranty claims, and 2 reported
injuries related to these ignition coil failures in Passats. There are
over 345,000 VW Passat vehicles on the road today. |