NHTSA Recall 08V577000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V577000; Date: Nov. 3, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 130
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 5, 2008
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