NHTSA Complaint #10103101 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10103101
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Date of Incident	August 1, 2004
Date Filed	December 3, 2004
Mileage	38,179 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM DISINTEGRATED . AS A RESULT THE WHEELS BECOME LOOSE. *AK

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