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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4dr 2.0T Auto Lux FWD

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News - Crash Test Results
  • NHTSA Crash Test Results:
  • Frontal Crash Ratings:
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  • Passenger:
  • Side Crash Ratings:
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  • Rear Passenger:
  • Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
  • Passenger belts and airbags.
  • NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
Rebate
  • One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
  • Cash Incentive: $1500 or financing
  • Financing Incentive: 2.9%
  • Expiration Date: 01/02/2008
Recall
  • NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
  • 08V235000
  • Mfg`s Report Date:
  • MAY 22, 2008
  • Component:
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Potential Number Of Units Affected:
  • 4000
  • Summary:
  • VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,000 MY 2008 PASSAT AND MY 2009 TIGUAN
  • Passenger VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
  • Consequence:
  • AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
  • Remedy:
  • DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
  • Notes:
Warranty
  • Basic:
  • 4 Years/50,000 Miles
  • Drivetrain:
  • 5 Years/60,000 Miles
  • Corrosion:
  • 12 Years/Unlimited Miles
  • Roadside Assistance:
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