Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V577000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 08/15/2008 to 09/23/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 12/05/2008 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/03/2008 | 11/03/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vw is recalling 130 my 2009 passat, passat wagon, and passat cc vehicles. some vehicles may have an electromechanical steering gear control unit that can malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. if this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input is not properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as the driver intends. this defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when the steering wheel is moved for the first time and at speeds less than 5 mph. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering wheel; (2) the steering system motor to turn off; (3) the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate; and (4) audible warnings to chime. a malfunctioning steering system could lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. the recall began on december 5, 2008. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. 48j1/p3.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| SA-48I5 | 03/10/2011 | 10038592 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-4815 | 02/23/2011 | 10038593 | Ready | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-48I5 | 03/10/2011 | 10038592 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. when trying to start the vehicle there is a long crank or no start condition. 2009-2010 passat. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |
| SA-4815 | 02/23/2011 | 10038593 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. when trying to start there may be an extended crank or no start. 2006-2010 passat. *rm | 06/22/2011 | |