Issue ID | 426652 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10025059 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 02/03/03 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Problems with left side upper control arms link, sway bar links and lower control arm. *mr *ts also the tie rod ends were replaced, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumer's vehicle was not affected. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | NORTHBROOK, IL |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B7WEXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 18/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORTH SHORE NISSAN/VW LIMITED |
Dealer's telephone number | 847 433 7900 |
Dealer's city | HIGHLAND PARK |
Dealer's state code | IL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 60035 |