NHTSA Complaint #763938 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SUSPENSION:REAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	763938
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	July 8, 2002
Date Filed	July 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND SWAY BAR LINKS FAILED AT LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. THIS SEVERELY REDUCES STEERING CAPABILITIES AND POSES AN IMMINENT THREAT. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS REDESIGNED THE ARMS IN LATER MODEL PASSATS. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL.*AK

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