NHTSA Complaint #10040289 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040289
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date Filed	September 22, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE TIE RODS WERE FOUND TO BE WORN OUT ALSO, POWER STEERING FLUID HAD TO BE ADDED ABOUT EVERY 60 DAYS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE RACK AND PINION. *AK

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