1999 Volkswagen Passat recalls
The 1999 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Most recent
- April 7, 2008
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V-156 | April 7, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline (delivery) | Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. In addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line… | 412,000 |
| 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 |
| 00V-414 | December 6, 2000 | 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. | 83,000 |
| 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 |