Issue ID | 500268 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10088647 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 10/08/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1998 volkswagon passat 1. 8 turbo 39, 250 mileage. Front end noise, reduced control in handling, resulted in the replacement of all control arms & tie rod ends on driver side- the lower found to have corrosion in the socket.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GLENVIEW, IL |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B5WEXXXXXX |
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 | 15/05/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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