Issue ID | 492089 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10081067 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/06/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Contlor arms on my car have been damaged. The rubber used to produce tie rods is too soft and the car makes noise while driving over bumps. The failure also does not allow to perform aligment on my vehicle until fixed. Cost of repair over $600.*ak this is a well known problem on the suspension for vw, audi and car owners. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CLINTON TWP, MI |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B3WEXXXXXX |
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 | 06/12/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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