Issue ID | 446933 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10045574 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/10/03 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Abs and brake lights go on and off sporatically on my 1998 vw passat. Dealer says abs control unit (vw part no. 8e061411q) has gone bad. Vw of america refuses to cover it even though car has less than 50,000 miles. Replacement cost is about $2500. 00. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, VA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B1WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/05/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SPRINGFIELD VW |
Dealer's telephone number | 703-451-2380 |
Dealer's city | SPRINGFIELD |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 22153 |