Issue ID | 329824 |
Internal NHTSA # | 753993 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 31/10/01 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Lower control arms have been replaced 3 times already and started banging again after third repair. Part previously on recall but new part also does same problem. Many passat owners have the same complaint. Thank you for your time. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B4WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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