Issue ID | 398867 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10004605 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/06/24 |
Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer called complaining about having problems with the tire rod ends being defective. Also stated that there is a recall on the vehicle now but the recall did not affect his vin #. Manufacture was contacted and stated that there was nothing they can do about it. Ts |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEWTON, NJ |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B1WEXXXXXX |
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? | |
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No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/04/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
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