2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V540000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 30, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
PASSAT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
15
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 30, 2005
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15
Model Affected
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2006 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Defect Consequence:
AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUTS AT THE PROPER TORQUED SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC M5
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V472000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Model Affected |
PASSAT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
58800
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58800
Model Affected
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2006 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P7
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V470000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Model Affected |
PASSAT |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
57291
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57291
Model Affected
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2006 Volkswagen Passat Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57291
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P6