NHTSA Complaint #878358 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	878358
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 18, 2000
Date Filed	January 17, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POWER STEERING LEAKING FLUID THROUGH IT. ALSO ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED & WAS NOT ACCEPTING ANY FUEL. *AK

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