1999 Volkswagen Passat

1999 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V026000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 25, 2002

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 487284
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1999 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
487284

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC WK
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V248000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 13, 1999

Vehicle Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 51900
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1999 Volkswagen Passat 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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
51900

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UL/KW
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V131001
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 21, 1999

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 88121
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1999 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
88121

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC UH/KU
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V414000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 06, 2000

Vehicle Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 83000
Model Affected
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1999 Volkswagen Passat 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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
83000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC WL/LW
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