NHTSA Complaint #861861 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	861861
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	May 15, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. ALSO, POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER CONTACTED VW, DEALER NOTED THAT TIE ROD END AND CONTROL ARM NEEDED REPLACING. IN ADDITION, RECALL 99V248000/ TIE RODS DEALT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. BUT,THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *ML

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