Issue ID | 315606 |
Internal NHTSA # | 750041 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 15/04/00 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The front suspension problem has happened to many passat owners, vw has failed to issue a recall. This is a clear workmanship failure and should be covered under warranty or recall. Many complaints have been made to vw and no resolve has been taken. *ak |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STRATHAM, NH |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63BXWEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/02/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
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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