Issue ID | 302457 |
Internal NHTSA # | 889255 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 29/01/01 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle has a squeaking noise coming from suspension when steering or going over bumps or braking. *ak consumer stated the cause of the problem was failure of the bushings in the front lower control arms.*jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B3WEXXXXXX |
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 |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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