Issue ID | 532892 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10111703 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/05/02 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer disappointed with denial for reimbursement of repairs on 2004 vw-passat control arm. *bf recall campaign; nhtsa campaign id number : 99v248000. The consumer made repairs to the vehicle for a defective steering and control mechanisms. *tc the consumer was denied reimbursement because she did not provide proof of the 40,000 mile maintenance. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54636 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | PEABODY, MA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B2WEXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Location of tire code | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | BRITTONS NORTHSHORE VOLKSWAGEN INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 978-927-6000 |
Dealer's city | BEVERLY |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 01915 |