NHTSA Complaint #10113821 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10113821
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2005
Date Filed	March 31, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' FOR VOLKSWAGEN PASSATS FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *BF THIS PROBLEM HAD CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *SC

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