1998 Volkswagen Passat recalls
The 1998 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Most recent
- January 25, 2002
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-026 | January 25, 2002 | Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap) | 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. | 487,284 |
| 99V-248 | September 13, 1999 | Steering (linkages, rod, relay, connecting) | 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. | 51,900 |
| 99V-131 | May 21, 1999 | Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) | 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. | 88,121 |
| 98V-134 | June 22, 1998 | Engine and engine cooling (cooling system) | 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. | 19,800 |