VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1999: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-08-01 - 1999-04-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V414000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-02-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-06 | Date Added to Database: 2000-12-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WL/LW | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 83000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 OR AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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