Issue ID | 277609 |
Internal NHTSA # | 558303 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/01/99 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer took vehicle in for then 50,000 mile service, three of the continental conti touring contact radial tires 195/65 r15 tires were showing signs of tread separation and required replacement, prior to this the vehicle experienced a blow out in january 1999 due to possible defect in the tread also. *mjs |
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Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | DAYTON, OH |
VIN pattern | WVMA63B3WE1XXXXXX |
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Date of purchase | 12/02/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
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