NHTSA Complaint #10028582 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10028582 |
| Vehicle | 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM NEEDS REPLACEMENT BECAUSE BALL JOINT IS LOOSE. THIS CAUSES SEVERE RATTLING WHEN DRIVING OVER EVEN LITTLE BUMPS. *JB
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