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2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall


NHTSA Recall #	87906
NHTSA Compaign #	08V577000
MFG Compaign #	48J1/P3
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2009
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION
Date of notification	05/12/08
Begin date of manufacuring	15/08/08
End date of manufacturing	23/09/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	03/11/08
Report created	03/11/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	130
Defect summary	Vw is recalling 130 my 2009 passat, passat wagon, and passat cc vehicles. Some vehicles may have an electromechanical steering gear control unit that can malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input is not properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as the driver intends. This defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when the steering wheel is moved for the first time and at speeds less than 5 mph.
Consequence summary	Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering wheel; (2) the steering system motor to turn off; (3) the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate; and (4) audible warnings to chime. A malfunctioning steering system could lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. The recall began on december 5, 2008. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall notes	Vw recall no. 48j1/p3. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall

2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Recall

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