Issue ID | 464707 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10060019 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 07/01/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 1998 vw passat has 57,000 miles on it and a problem with the abs control unit. The abs light stays on steadily and the brake light flashes with an audible four-chime tone. The vw dealer tested and confirmed that i need a new abs control module. The cost of parts and labor is $1900. . Vw of america declined to help with this problem. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAVERTON, OR |
VIN pattern | WVWNA63B2WEXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 20/01/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | HORZEG MEIER |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | BEAVERTON |
Dealer's state code | OR |
Dealer's ZIP code |