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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Recall


NHTSA Recall #	9898
NHTSA Compaign #	99V248000
MFG Compaign #	UL/KW
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Date of notification	05/10/99
Begin date of manufacuring	02/01/98
End date of manufacturing	31/07/98
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	13/09/99
Report created	28/09/99
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	51900
Defect summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
Consequence summary	If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Recall notes	Vw recall no. Ul/audi recall no. Kw. Owner notification began october 5, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Recall

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Recall

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