1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall 36699 Details
 

1999 Volkswagen Passat	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 1999 >> Volkswagen >> Passat
NHTSA Campaign #:	00V414000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	WL/LW
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Passat
Year:	1999
Component:	Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	04/30/1999
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	83000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	02/05/2001
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/06/2000
Date Added To File:	12/12/2000
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:	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).

1999 Volkswagen Passat Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting Recall