NHTSA recall 08V577000
Steering · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. The recall began on December 5, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V577000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.