Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 0517 | 07/14/2005 | 0521 | 10016037 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) control module warranty repair process. *tt | 08/19/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| P 9-66C8 | 06/01/2008 | 10025923 | Volkswagen: 2001-2005 models: service air plenum area to improve drainage and install improved pollen filter seal. water could leak into the passenger compartment. 2002 models could have leaks into the brake booster. *pe | 09/16/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/16/2003 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact's friend owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the abs indicator illuminates on the instrument panel and does not dim. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that the abs module needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 08/31/2007 | 700 | 3 | 07/28/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. while driving 5 mph, the brakes failed. the contact stated that the brakes made a loud grinding noise when the pedal was depressed and the brake light remained illuminated. the dealer stated that the failure was unrecognizable. the contact also crashed into the rear of another vehicle while attempting to brake. the rear bumper of the other vehicle was destroyed. the vin and dealer information were unknown. the current mileage was 58,700 and failure mileage was 700. | |||