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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4dr 2.0T Auto Lux FWD

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NHTSA Crash Test Results:
Frontal Crash Ratings:
Driver:
Passenger:
Side Crash Ratings:
Driver:
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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