Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V577000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V577000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 130 affected units, STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V577000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-11-03T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear replacement

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 48J1/P3

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3des~9f56~i66g

NHTSA ID: 08V577000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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