Issue ID | 600059 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10166448 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/07/03 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Anti-lock brakes fail. Warning light and buzzer come on. Dealer said it would cost $2800 to fix. After telling dealer that 99% of abs failures is the abs electronics module, and not the abs pump, dealer offered to replace module for $600. I feel this is a wide spread problem, as this problem is noted by many people on the internet. In addition, it has been reported that people have been disconnecting their warning light to be able to sell their car. This could be a big problem for the next buyer who doesn't know their abs isn't working. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HARRISBURG, PA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B3WEXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/00 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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