NHTSA Complaint #752345 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

Complaint Details

ODI Number	752345
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Date of Incident	September 7, 2001
Date Filed	September 24, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING CAR WOULD MAKE A LOUD GROANING NOISE. WENT TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND THAT STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT A COST OF $930.*AK

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