NHTSA recall 05V540000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Volkswagen Passat
Reported Nov 30, 200515 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number M5Built Mar 3, 2005 – May 5, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
The risk
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.
The 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.