Issue ID | 331909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 754722 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 17/11/01 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | There is a recall for the same problem which is your campaign id#99v248000. When i went to the dealer they described the same problem with my car but vw is saying that when they put the vin number in it's not coming up on their system with a recall. I think volkswagen america should consider that maybe the problem goes further back and not dismiss it because it doesn't show up on the computer. The volkswagen dealer stated that the car needs front tie rod ends which is exactly what is described in the recall. If i got the information correct my car was mfg 11/97 which is earlier than the recall but the problem is described the same. They are saying that if its not on their computer it's not a problem. I think they should consider this is a problem. What car do you know that the tie rods wear at 56,000 miles. They also have stated the the front cv boots are torn. I want vw america to fix the tie rod problme under the recall. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESHIRE, CT |
VIN pattern | WVWMD63B7WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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