Transport Canada recall 2008398
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2008398 |
| Manufacturer's number | J1/P3 |
| Reported | 2008-11-03 |
| Component | Steering |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 20 |
What is wrong
On certain Passat, Passat CC and Passat wagon, an electromechanical steering control unit may have a malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input will not be properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as driver intends. This defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when steering wheel is moved for the first time and at a speed of less than 8 Km/h (5mph). Driver attempts to overcome the system during this situation will cause: Vibrations in the steering wheel, steering system motor to turn off, the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate, and audible warnings to chime. These four events will alert the driver of a malfunction. A malfunction of the steering system could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering gear.
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TT941301 | 2024-04-08. Service bulletin. Cruise Control Inoperative, Fault B115411 ?Cruise Control Switch Short Circuit to Ground? after J527 Steering Column Control Module Replacement |
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| Edition103 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition108 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition69 | 2023-10-02. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition63 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| Edition108 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| TT481004 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in order to provide a water-tight repair. |
| TT450904 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF printout. Do not use the part number on the steering rack for this check. |
| TT450903 | 2023-07-10. Service bulletin. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance |
| TT941301 | 2023-06-13. Service bulletin. When replacing J527 steering column control module, be aware that there may be two different replacement part numbers listed in ETKA. The correct replacement part number is determined by the hardware part number of the module originally installed in the vehicle. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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