Issue ID | 361703 |
Internal NHTSA # | 761947 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 23/03/01 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The authorized vw dealer was aware of the problem on 03/23/2001 and recommended 2 upper control arms be replaced. I contacted vw with this information during this time (vw case case# 10272316). Instead of repairing the upper control arms vw replaced the lower control arms. The car is still in need of upper control arms and vw will not cover it. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WALDEN, NY |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B0WEXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/08/99 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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