| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004297462 | Incident Date: Sep, 02 2004 |
| Consumer's City: PAWTUCKET | Consumer's State: RI |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: A4 | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WAUED68D6WA | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 28 2004 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: This consumer experienced the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall 99v244000. 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. dealership indicated to the consumer this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb |
