Volkswagen has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 Passat, Passat Wagon, and Passat CC vehicles. Some vehicles may have electromechanical steering gear control unit that can malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the drivers steering input is not properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as the driver intends. The 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.
Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering wheel, (2) the steering system monitor to turn off, (3) the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate, and (4) audible warnings to chime. A malfuntioning steering system could lead to a crash without warning.
Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. The recall is expected to begin on or about December 5 2008. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
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