2009 Volkswagen Passat recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on November 3, 2008. It covers about 130 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 130
- reported
- Nov 3, 2008
- owners notified
- Dec 5, 2008
- related complaints
- 20
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 08V577000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 08V577000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 08V577000, reported on November 3, 2008, covers about 130 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V577000?
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.
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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