1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall 35553 Details
 

1998 Volkswagen Passat	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 1998 >> Volkswagen >> Passat
NHTSA Campaign #:	99V248000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	UL/KW
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Passat
Year:	1998
Component:	Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	01/02/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/1998
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	51900
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/05/1999
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	09/13/1999
Date Added To File:	09/28/1999
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the tie rods.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. ul/audi recall no. kw. owner notification began october 5, 1999. 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).

1998 Volkswagen Passat Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting Recall