NHTSA Complaint #731921 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	731921
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Date of Incident	September 1, 2000
Date Filed	September 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION/RUST EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 AND 1/2 YEARS OLD! MAKES HORRIBLE CREAKING/GRINDING SOUND. DEALER/SERVICE DEPT. SAID IT WOULDN'T AFFECT MY DRIVING AND WAS SAFE BUT AFTER READING INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE AND OTHERS I'M NOT SO SURE. READ THAT THIS IS A FAULTY/DEFECTIVE PART AND I SHOULD THINK THAT VW WOULD REPLACE IT WITHOUT ME HAVING TO PAY $300 PER ARM!

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