Issue ID | 536151 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10116294 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 21/02/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MOD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My abs and brake light became illumlinated on the instrument cluster. I had the trouble lights diagnosed at the 70k service and the dealer noted the abs control module was defective and needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $1,800. The brakes continued to work, however the anti-lock braking system was not operable due to the failed control module. Volkswagon was unwilling to fix the problem and i have sent the module to an outside vendor for a complete rebuild of the unit.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67680 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B4WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/07/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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