Volkswagen Recall M5: Tie Rod Securing Nuts
2006 Volkswagen Passat
An insufficiently tightened tie rod nut may loosen, resulting in separation of a tie rod. This can cause a loss of steering control, which could cause a crash.
Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
- Actions
- Dealers will inspect and install new left and right tie rod securing nuts at the proper torqued specification. The recall began on December 7, 2005. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
- Documents (12)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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