Issue ID | 390293 |
Internal NHTSA # | 769507 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 07/11/02 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This is the 2nd time in less than 6 months that my control arms have failed. I have a stock car, with stock suspension. This is mind-boggling that control arms on a 1998 car would fail twice in 1 year. I'm not the only one. Please, my wallet and my kids christmas begs you, recall these control arms. Please before someone is killed. I have contacted vw of america 4 times on this and they do not care. I have written vw in germany, all i got was a gift certificate. Please, do something!! Dt |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW ALBANY, IN |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B9WEXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/08/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
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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