1998 Volkswagen Passat

1998 Volkswagen Passat TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 5 Volkswagen recalls » 7 defect investigations » 40 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Passat.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

TSB #092603 -- ZF VH RECALL OF THE ZF STEERING PUMP, SUPPLIED TO WD'S FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUDI A4 PASSAT P/N 8D0 145 156FX INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ZF P/N 7691 955 276ZW. 2004 AUDI A4 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10006830, SEPTEMBER 26 2003)

SUSPENSION

TSB #400101 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #621617, MAY 31 2001)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

TSB #VM -- CHECK/REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *TC THIS SUPERCEDES THE VM SERVICE ACTION DATED NOVEMBER 2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011593, DECEMBER 01 2004)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

TSB #0517 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016037, JULY 14 2005)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB #9802 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SWITCH. *TT (NHTSA ID #603337, JULY 30 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

TSB #9907 -- SUBJECT REGARING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606257, MAY 25 1999)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

TSB #9901 -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE'S EXHIBITING FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION ON PASSAT WITH 1.8L 5V TURBO VEHICLES FROM 1998-1999 UP TO VIN #XE000100. *MS (NHTSA ID #608343, MAY 18 1999)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

TSB #010702 -- DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021315, JANUARY 11 2007)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

TSB #2015831 -- VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026848, AUGUST 28 2008)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

TSB #9801 -- SUBJECT ON CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH WINDOW REGULATOR / WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLING. *YC (NHTSA ID #603335, JULY 31 1998)

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

TSB #9901 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SPECIAL TOOL FOR REMOVING AND / OR REPAIRING FRONT SEAT WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE AIRBAG. *TT (NHTSA ID #604431, JANUARY 05 1999)

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

TSB #2015831 -- VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026848, AUGUST 28 2008)

STRUCTURE:BODY

TSB #9801 -- TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON CARGO SAFETY NET, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW / RETROFITTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #603336, JULY 31 1998)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB #9801 -- FUNCTION OPTIONS FOR CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM. *YC (NHTSA ID #600909, MARCH 25 1998)

SEATS

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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