Volkswagen Passat-wagon-tdi-diesel 1998

• Recall 85786 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
  dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners 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 .

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• Recall 2078 [USA]: Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
  On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
  dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began june 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 9891 [USA]: If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.
  dealers will replace the tie rods.
  vw recall no. Ul/audi recall no. Kw. Owner notification began october 5, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 8502 [USA]: This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.
  dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.
  owner notification began october 9, 1999.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 11511 [USA]: Screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and prevent the throttle plate from returning to its full idle position.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine backfires during a cold-start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter can become damaged.
  dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.
  owner notification began during august 1998.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 1999095 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 degrees f. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster resulting in possible loss of power brake assist. Correction: a vacuum by-pass system will be installed on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1999195 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel "loose" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1998126 [Canada]: Engine
  In the event of an engine backfire during cold start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter could become damaged. Should this happen, screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and could prevent the throttle plate from returning to its full idle position. Correction: a screen retaining ring will be installed and damaged screens will be replaced.

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• Stuck-open throttle investigation # EA04017

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• Passenger air bag lid failure investigation # EA03020

  This investigation involves the volkswagen (vw) passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (psir) lid utilized in my 1998-2002 vw passat.The psir lid may detach from the instrument panel during air bag deployment.The office of defects investigation (odi) of the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) opened the preliminary evaluation on may 23, 2003 to determine whether alleged psir lid detachment presents an unreasonable safety risk to passengers in the vehicle.Odi?S investigation reveals that detachment of the psir lid during air bag deployment may occur for two reasons: 1) the shape of the psir lid, and the length of the attaching tether, may snag the air bag during deployment applying additional pressure on bolts that fasten the lid to the instrument panel (ip); and/or 2) the original psir lid design (subject vehicles) utilized six grade 4.8 mm carbon steel tack weld bolts which may not be as strong as the new design psir lid consisting of six grade 8.8 mm carbon steel press bolts that are heat treated.Odi concludes that detachment of the psir lid is a defect because the lid should remain attached to the ip after deployment of the airbag.However, after analyzing vw?S responses, and test data collected by vw and faurecia, the psir lid supplier, odi believes that further investigation would not likely identify a safety-related defect trend because a detached psir lid and parts do not project towards a passenger during deployment of the airbag.The test data shows that the airbag pushes a detached psir lid upwards into the windshield during deployment, and away from the passenger compartment.It is highly unlikely that a passenger would contact the psir lid or associated parts during air bag deployment.Therefore this engineering analysis (ea 03-020) is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist. For a detailed discussion of the psir lid and testing, see the attached report.
  

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• Passenger sir door mounting stud failure investigation # PE03021

  Odi opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-021) based on two reports of failed bolt studs that attach the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (psir) door cover to the instrument panel (ip) on the volkswagen (vw) passat (model years 2000, 2002).Vw has indicated to odi that it has no additional reports.Vw implemented a process change on march 1, 2002.This process change consisted of changing the bolt application that fastens the psir door to the ip from a weld on application to a press on application.Vw also changed the material of the bolt.Vw stated that the changes were made to ease production by eliminating a welding process.Odi has upgraded its investigation to engineering analysis (ea03-020).
  

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• Fuel tank puncture investigation # EA00028

  
  

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• Power brake booster vacuum by-pass investigation # RQ99008

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The timing chain system is defective and they know it. Why didn't they inform me of this.Maybe because they have hands full with the emission cheating scandal. Or if they did them they would be liable for all the complaints before. Please putvoutca recall. This car is dangerous !!!!!

Driving back home from store and car just died out than smelt like gas.

Cabin smells like fumes for starters an gas gauge is off car says it has quarter of a tank an than i run out of gas almost had a accident because of this ! Also car has tons of electrical problems if it sits for more than three days battery dies but my main concern is my fuel gauge. *tr

Abs module appears to be faulty. Abs and brake light remain on/flashing. Loss of abs could cause collision, dealer wants $1000+ for the part and does not guarantee it will fix the problem. *tr

Fire in rubber boot housing between left rear door and car frame. Preceding events, left rear door speaker was not functioning, left rear window functioned sometimes. Door was closed after returning home and parking garage. Arcing was heard and smoke came from door. Owner removed many fuses from drivers side fuse panel and then removed connections to main battery. Door panel cover was removed and boot removed to find housing on 5 of the 8 wires burnt and most of the wire burnt through the wire. Pictures are available. *tr

The abs light comes on,followed by the brake light blinking the engine oil light comes on and the tachometer goes to 0 and stops working even though i am accelerating. There are many others with this same issue it can be researched on http://tech.Bentleypublishers.Com/thread.Jspa?Threadid=2447&tstart=0. *tr

The abs light stays on, the brake light flashes, the engine oil light comes on and the tachometer goes to 0 and stops working even though i am accelerating. The control module was the culprit and it would cost $1450.00 and there was no used part available and it is a dealer only part. *tr

The abs module in my 1998 volkswagen passat 1.8t has gone bad. This fault came without notice of any symptoms and completely unprovoked. The warning lamp and tone appear every time i start the vehicle. This is a known issue with many independent volkswagen mechanics and many passat owners. *tr

Abs/ brake light are on and 3 chimes sound when vehicle is turned on. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1297 [2] Injector High Side Short To GND Or VBATT - Bank 2
• P1557 [1] P1557