A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='324418'
ExecuteReader: CommandText property has not been initialized -
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='104602'
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='277128'
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - usp_acgGetList 2008, 282, 3277, 0
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - usp_acgdGetState
ExecuteReader: CommandText property has not been initialized -
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - usp_acgdGetState
ExecuteReader: CommandText property has not been initialized -
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) - usp_acgdGetState

Notice: usp_acgGetList 2008, 282, 3277, 0
Notice: Execute usp_crGetVehicleInfoByStyleId @pStyleIDs='351060'
Notice: Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='324418'
(99) No Records Found
Notice:
Notice: usp_crGetStyleByMakeModelId 1997, 247, 2824
Notice: usp_crGetStyleByMakeModelId 2009, 287, 3348
Notice: usp_crGetVehicleDetail_WithFuelEconomy 1997, 247, 2824, 104602
Notice: usp_crGetVehicleDetail_WithFuelEconomy 2009, 287, 3348, 302126
Notice: Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='104602'
Notice: Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='104602'
(99) No Records Found
Notice: Execute usp_acgrGetReviewOfReviews @styleid='277128'
(99) No Records Found
Notice: usp_crGetStyleByMakeModelId 2011, 235, 2595
Notice: usp_crGetStyleByMakeModelId 2006, 237, 2635
Notice: usp_crGetVehicleDetail_WithFuelEconomy 2006, 237, 2635, 277128
Notice: usp_crGetVehicleDetail_WithFuelEconomy 2011, 235, 2595, 324418
Notice: N=0&Nf=p_StyleId%7cBTWN%2b277128%2b277128&Np=2
Notice: N=0&Nf=p_StyleId%7cBTWN%2b302126%2b302126&Np=2
Notice: N=0&Nf=p_StyleId%7cBTWN%2b324418%2b324418&Np=2
Notice: N=0&Nf=p_StyleId%7cBTWN%2b104602%2b104602&Np=2

Car Research > Volkswagen > Passat Sedan > 2009 > Warranty & Rebate

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2009 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4dr Auto Komfort FWD

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Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Sedan including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.

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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:

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Financing Incentive: 3.9%
Expiration Date: 10/31/2008
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V577000
Mfg`s Report Date:
OCT 31, 2008
Component:
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
130
Summary:
VW IS RECALLING 130 MY 2009 PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, AND PASSAT CC VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR CONTROL UNIT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS, THE DRIVER`S STEERING INPUT IS NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THE SYSTEM AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND AS THE DRIVER INTENDS. THIS DEFECT CAN ONLY OCCUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE START-UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED FOR THE FIRST TIME AND AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
Consequence:
DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL; (2) THE STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TO TURN OFF; (3) THE RED STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE; AND (4) AUDIBLE WARNINGS TO CHIME. A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING SYSTEM COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
Warranty
<<< PRELIMINARY 2009 WARRANTY >>>
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:

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