{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_volkswagen_passat","year":1998,"make":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"02V026000","date":"2002-01-25","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","summary":"ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.","mfr_campaign":"WK","units":487284,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"1997-04-01","built_to":"2002-08-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/02V026000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999195","date":"1999-10-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly.  If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel \"loose\" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash.  Correction:  Tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":4900,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999195"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V248000","date":"1999-09-13","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM.  IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.","mfr_campaign":"UL/KW","units":51900,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"1998-01-02","built_to":"1998-07-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V248000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"99V131001","date":"1999-05-21","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.   A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.","mfr_campaign":"UH/KU","units":88121,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"1997-10-01","built_to":"1999-02-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/99V131001"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999095","date":"1999-05-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 degrees F.  This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster resulting in possible loss of power brake assist.  Correction:  A vacuum by-pass system will be installed on affected vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"UH/KU","units":9000,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999095"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998126","date":"1998-06-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE DURING COLD START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER COULD BECOME DAMAGED.  SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, SCREEN PIECES COULD ENTER THE INTAKE AIR FLOW SYSTEM AND COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.\nCORRECTION: A SCREEN RETAINING RING WILL BE INSTALLED AND DAMAGED SCREENS WILL BE REPLACED.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":1437,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998126"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V134000","date":"1998-06-22","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":19800,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"1997-02-01","built_to":"1998-02-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V134000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}