NHTSA Complaint #10068025 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10068025 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 49,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
UPPER CONTROL ARM ON BOTH SIDES WORN OUT. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I STARTED TO HEAR SQUEAKING SOUNDS WHEN I WOULD MAKE TIGHT TURNS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. HAD TO HAVE THEM BOTH REPLACED.
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