2006 Volkswagen Passat recall: tie rod assembly
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on November 30, 2005. It covers about 15 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15
- reported
- Nov 30, 2005
- owners notified
- Dec 7, 2005
- related complaints
- 112
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 05V540000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 112 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 05V540000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 05V540000, reported on November 30, 2005, covers about 15 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V540000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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