Volkswagen Passat Probed by U.S. for Engine Fire Risk
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Volkswagen AG Passat cars are being investigated by the U.S. for fires in the engine compartment that may be related to ignition-coil failures.
Passat cars for model years 2002 and 2003 have been the subject of 10 reports of fires and six complaints of coil failures that didn’t cause a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website.