NHTSA Recall 05V540000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V540000; Date: Nov. 30, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 15
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. M5. Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2005
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