Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980801 - 19990430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V414000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010205 | Date Received by ODI: 20001206 | Date Added to Database: 20001212 |
Manufacturer(s) 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 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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