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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	510307
Internal NHTSA #	10096340
Manufacurer	Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
File date	20/10/04
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Earlier this month (10/2004), the abs brake failure warning (light and sound) on our 1998 vw passat gls started coming on sporadically.*ak on oct. 20, i took the car to wheaton service center, a vw-only independent shop. They hooked the unit up to the diaganostic computer and got no signal. They also got not signal when they tried to access to engine computer, indicating that the abs computer has a short (the engine computer worked fine after they disconnected the abs computer.) i confirmed this diagnosis over the phone with ftizgerald vw in frederick, md. I later tested the braking on a wet road -- there was no abs, although the conventional brakes worked fine. The 1998 car, which we have owned since new, has been scrupulously maintained, as the regional vw factory rep can attest (from a drivetrain warranty repair done 5,000 miles ago). The car now has 69,000 miles on it. The wsc mechanics tell me that they see numerous abs failures in late '90s passats, the web seems to confirm this. The widespread, premature failure of abs systems is a significant safety issue. Since the repair costs $2,500, many owners will simply disconnect the abs computer to avoid the annoying lights and sounds, and avoid the expensive fix. Having become accostomed to abs, how many will adjust their braking accordingly, especially the need to pump the brakes to avoid skidding?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	69000
Number of Occurences	30
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KENSINGTON, MD
VIN pattern	WVWMA63B7WEXXXXXX
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	29/05/98
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Problems, Complaints and Defects

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