NHTSA Complaint #10082443 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10082443
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Date of Incident	May 6, 2004
Date Filed	July 22, 2004
Mileage	43,385 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

THE CONTROL ARMS IN THE 1999, 2000, AND 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATS ARE DEFECTIVE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP IF THESE ARE NOT REPAIRED ONE CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS IN MY 1999 PASSAT HAD TO BE REPLACED IN NOVEMBER 2003 AND NOW THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATES THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON IN 1999, 2000, AND 2001 PASSATS, AND I HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER OWNERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SAFETY HAZARD WARRANTS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES.*JB

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