Issue ID | 601281 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10167384 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 23/06/06 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the expressway, the timing chain fractured prematurely and caused the engine to stall suddenly without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the timing chain should have been replaced at 105,000 miles. The vehicle only had 91,000 miles at the time the timing chain broke. The owner's manual did not indicate when to change the timing belt. Updated 09/19/06. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91230 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HAUPPAUGE, NY |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B9WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 03/01/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
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Dealer's name | SMITH TOWN SAAB/VW |
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