Issue ID | 439249 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10039425 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 22/08/03 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The tie rod ends were dangerously worn and needed to be replaced at 59,000 miles. The vin for the vehicle was lower than those included in an earlier recall but the problem appears to be the same. There is no reason for the tie rod ends to wear out that early unless they are defective. This is a safety hazard and appears to result from faulty parts. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COEUR D ALENE, ID |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/10/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | APPLEWAY VW |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SPOKANE |
Dealer's state code | WA |
Dealer's ZIP code |