2006 Volkswagen Passat Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2006
Volkswagen Passat is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2006 Volkswagen Passat
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 22 MPG city / 32 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive |
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2006 Passat Recalls
NOV 30, 2005 | Recall ID#
56797
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED. More Details
NOV 30, 2005 |
PASSAT
| Recall ID#
56797
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 30, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
PASSAT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
15 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC M5
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DEC 12, 2006 | Recall ID#
27830
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS... More Details
DEC 12, 2006 |
PASSAT
| Recall ID#
27830
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
PASSAT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
57291 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P6
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DEC 12, 2006 | Recall ID#
15135
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT... More Details
DEC 12, 2006 |
PASSAT
| Recall ID#
15135
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
PASSAT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
58800 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT...
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P7
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