VW recalls 300,000 Passat cars

[Try_conti]

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp.../246191/1/.html

 

Looks like the Passat 2.0 Turbo may be affected as they are the models with 200hp engines. Anyone knows if this applies to Singapore ?

[Cheekg98]

wow, 300K is quite a huge no. !

[Try_conti]

News only mentioned 3 main problems:

 

1) Wiper

2) Possible fuel leakage with the diesel models (doesn't apply in Singapore as I don't see any diesel powered Passat in S'pore)

3) Brakes defect in models with 200hp engines - that seems to indicate the Passat 2.0T in S'pore.

 

Maybe Passat 2.0T owners can tell if they are affected.

[Fortress]

believe similar incidents happened to the Octavia a few years ago, brakes issues

[Renegade]

Recalls didn't seem to affect Rolla's - does this mean the Passat will not increase in popularity?

[Magfocus]

It will not, with or without any recalls..

 

Say, Camry for you sir?

[Carcraze]

there is no 2.0T passat in singapore.

 

the current gen is running on a 2.0FSI (na) engine. The previous gen had a tc-ed variant, but it was 1.8T. The 2.0(which was launched here only in it's final stage) was also NA.

[Renegade]

Yeah, why not? It's sporty, reliable, great resale value and every one and his pet iguana has one....

[Fluffy]

there are Passat 2.0T in singapore, bro.

Edited December 12, 2006 by Fluffy

[Renegade]

....just that, as usual, the folks responsible for the marque are doing a great job with brand presence and awareness? Sigh....

 

Of course, the buying public's partly to blame, too, for this case. Can you imagine how many people, upon seeing your price list will go, "but...but...why should I buy a lowly vw when for that price I can get a (higher power-badged, lower-powered) 320i...."

Edited December 12, 2006 by Renegade

[RadX]

'...one and his pet iguana has one....'

 

dun insult my hamster....

 

 

[Renegade]

Oi, hamster (warm-blooded, furry, peppy) and iguana (cold-blooded, spiky, slow-poke) quite a bit of difference,hor.

 

But then again, given that, in this forum, a VW Jetta's rear can be mistaken for a Kia Magentis, maybe I've got it wrong....

[Magfocus]

Sporty..mmmm.....right.

[Qwert]

Yup, there are only a handfull on the road as it was only recently introduced. So the effect would not be great.

[Fortress]

Just curious when this happened, anyone was affected.

 

http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/...d=E2&lowIndex=0

[Try_conti]

Linked for you

http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/...d=E2&lowIndex=0

 

Even Octy II aka A5 has some problems.

 

Recall: No. 2 of 8 Recall Ref: R/2006/035 Exact Model: Octavia II Description: Flywheel may fail resulting in fire VIN: Build Date: Numbers: 1687 Defect: It has been identified that the two mass flywheels can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire. Action: Recalled vehicles will have the make of the two mass flywheels identified and if necessary, replaced together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe. Launch Date: 19 April 2006

 

Is this only for UK only as the AA site is a UK site ?

[Fortress]

You are absolutely right. Batch of UK cars are similar to Singapore, right hand drive.

[Dipstick]

wow, 300K is quite a huge no. !

 

It's a huge no. but I don't think it shows that the marque is inferior. All major marques have recalls for one reason or other and it shows that they are responsible manufacturers. Only one marque, if I recall correctly, have virtually no recalls..... manufacturing/quality problems/issues were just swept under the carpet. Everyone must have heard of that marque. That is really worst.... really irresponsible putting the lives and limbs or unsuspecting buyers at risk.

Edited December 12, 2006 by Dipstick