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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	187189
Internal NHTSA #	852110
Manufacurer	Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
File date	12/02/98
Component	VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The right front seats would rock whenever vehicle is turning corners or curbs. This also happens when coming to or leaving a stop sign or light. Contacted manufacturer & nothing could be or would be done. Sun roof would open & close on its own. Would have no warning. The rear window looked like it had acid rain on it when bought. Been to dealer & mechanic removed seat & replaced it. No problem found. Checking on other problems. *ak
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GRAHAM, NC
VIN pattern	WVWMA63B8WEXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	30/06/24
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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