NHTSA Complaint #10007671 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10007671
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	February 17, 2003
Date Filed	February 17, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND LOWER INK ARM-N AND LOWER CONTROL ARM-N CAUSED POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS STEERING CONDITION AND MADE LOUD GRINDING NOISES.

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