NHTSA Complaint #11104679 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11104679
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 28, 2018
Date Filed	June 29, 2018
Mileage	25,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

EXCESSIVE INSIDE FRONT TIRE WEAR CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE. FONT END CAN NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED BECAUSE THERE IS NO CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. TIRES SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 10,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND FRONT END REALIGNED AND THESE TIRES HAVE THE INSIDE ABOUT WORE OUT AFTER 16,000 MILES. THE WEAR SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS WHEN EXITING ON THE FREEWAY CLOVERLEAF. THE INSIDE WEAR PATTERN WILL BE A DARK BLACK FROM SCUFFING ON THE TURN.

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