NHTSA Complaint #10074235 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10074235
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	May 25, 2004
Mileage	18,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE#99V 248 000/TIE RODS FROM THE MFR. IN SEPTEMBER,1999. THE WORK WAS DONE IN DECEMBER 1999. LESS THAN 30,000 LATER THE TIE RODS FAILED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED HE MFR. WHO INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE FULFILLED THERE COMMITMENT AND THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY WILL DO. *NM

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