NHTSA Complaint #763669 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	763669
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	March 1, 1999
Date Filed	July 2, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

I HAVE HAD TWO FAILURES OF THE CONTROL ARMS. THE FIRST ONE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND ONE WAS NEVER RECREATED AND ACCEPTED BY THE DEALER UNTIL A YEAR OR SO AFTER IT WAS REPORTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 1999. THE MANUFACTURER WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PARTS. THE ISSUE WITH THE CONTROL ARMS FAILURE IS IT AFFECTS THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN AN ALIGHNMENT AND CAUSES THE CAR TO WANDER ON THE ROAD. *AK

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