Recall 05V540000: 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Report received

Nov 30, 2005

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

15vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Volkswagen Passat576 complaints