1998 Volkswagen Passat

6 Defect Investigations from the NHTSA

NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER AIR BAG LID FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA03020

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: PASSENGER SIR DOOR MOUNTING STUD FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE03021

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: STUCK-OPEN THROTTLE

    NHTSA #EA04017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM BY-PASS

    NHTSA #RQ99008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #EA00028

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK PUNCTURE

    NHTSA #PE00033

    Status:
    CLOSED

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