Reason for recall: Advised by manufacturer for vehicles with PEKA tow bar the description of the ball end installation in the instruction manual is unclear. In isolated cases the ball end can loosen because of a wrong installation.
When was it announced?
Jan 15, 1999
What action are Volkswagen taking?
A new instruction manual will be sent to owners of affected vehicles.
Does this affect your Passat?
This issue affects PASSAT, this particular recall is for the Passat.