NHTSA Complaint #10028601 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10028601
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	July 1, 1998
Date Filed	July 18, 2003
Mileage	111,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS IN 1998 VW PASSAT. HAD RIGHT CONTROL ARM REPLACED AT 43,000 ALL FOUR REPLACED AT 68,000 AND NOW AT 111,000 NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. *JB

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