NHTSA Complaint #10091413 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10091413
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Date of Incident	September 16, 2003
Date Filed	September 7, 2004
Mileage	12,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. *JB

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