Issue ID | 501960 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10090567 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/07/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Abs and brake warning lights flashing. Brakes work but abs may not. Dealer quotes $1450 for repair part alone, plus labor. This is a very common problem for these cars and vw refuses to either recall or cover repair cost.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
Number of Occurences | 60 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BROOMFIELD, CO |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B6WEXXXXXX |
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 | 28/01/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 10 |
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 | MCDONALD AUTOMOTIVE |
Dealer's telephone number | 303 795-1100 |
Dealer's city | LITTLETON |
Dealer's state code | CO |
Dealer's ZIP code |