Issue ID | 438869 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10040289 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/06/24 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A squeaking noise was heard when getting out of the vehicle or when applying pressure to the hood. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tie rods were found to be worn out also, power steering fluid had to be added about every 60 days due to a defect in the rack and pinion. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALMETTO, GA |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B6WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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