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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	494090
Internal NHTSA #	10082693
Manufacurer	Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
File date	26/07/04
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1998 vw passat: heard loud clanking noises especially when turning vehicle. Reported to vw service department local dealership. Advised the the upper control arm joint is worn and need replacement. Further, both left and right tie rods are totally shot and need replacing. Checked and found that the tie rod problem was recalled by nhtsa sep. 1999 (99v-248) but that my vehicle was not included in recall. Do not know why as the problem described is the same. Additionally, numerous complaints about the control arms have been noted on this site, yet vw of america, who advised me are aware and sensitive to the problem, refused assistance in repairing the vehicle. Also the recalled tie rods replacement was refused to be fixed by them. Please follow up and investigate vw of america for these very important safety issues since i was told that they can cause serious driver accidents. I am also wondering why the brake rotors needed replacement when new brakes were installed. Do not trust vw to be a safe vehicle at this time. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WALNUT CREEK, CA
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	06/01/02
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Dealer's name	DIRITO BROTHERS VW
Dealer's telephone number	9259328224
Dealer's city	WALNUT CREEK
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	94596

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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects

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