NHTSA recall 05V-540 (05V540000)

steering recall reported November 30, 2005 - about 15 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V540000
Also written as: 05V-540
Manufacturer number: M5
Reported: November 30, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~15
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.

Why it is dangerous

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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-540 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 2006

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