Issue ID | 351596 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8007804 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/02/00 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving, there is a looseness in the front end, consumer could hear knocking noise like metal banging against something, took to a mechanic and they replaced struts on the left side bottom of front end. Then 2 weeks later mechanic changed right side bottom, 3 weeks later the top struts were loose. Consumer feels very unsafe.*ak consumer had to replace the entire front suspension system.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GANSEVOORT, NY |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B1WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/04/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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