Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2771cc 2.8L DOHC (AHA) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # CMPGUB
Date: 980801
Recall - Secure Intake Air Screen
RECALL CIRCULAR
August 1998
CODE: UB
SUBJECT:
Secure Intake Air Screen
MODELS:
1998 Volkswagen Passat, V6 5-Valve Engine Vehicles
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This is to inform you of a voluntary safety recall campaign of some 1998 model Volkswagen Passat vehicles equipped with a V6 5-valve engine. This
recall involves securing the mass airflow sensor's air screen.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
In the event of a cold-start engine backfire, the mass airflow sensor's air screen can be damaged which could prevent the throttle plate from returning to
its full idle position.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RANGE
The V6 5-valve engine vehicles affected by this recall are within the following vehicle identification number range:
WVW_ D _3B_WEOOOOO1 - WVW_D_3B_WE436377
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial numbers of affected vehicles. Use of the V-Crest campaign inquiry system will
allow you to determine whether or not a particular vehicle, within the above VIN range, requires the corrective work
NOTE:
Volkswagen will not reimburse under this recall action any duplicate recall repair work or a repair outside the VIN range.
MODEL NUMBER
3B__S_
Important:
Please Provide A Copy To All Personnel With Recall-Related Responsibilities!
DEALER INVENTORY VEHICLES -
LIMITATION ON SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
Section 154(d) of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 mandates that dealers correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any
vehicle which fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or which contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. It is,
therefore, imperative that any vehicle in your new car inventory and affected by this recall, evidenced by the UB code in the V-Crest campaign inquiry
system, is corrected prior to sale.
REMEDIAL ACTION
Check affected vehicles and, if necessary, install a retaining ring into the mass airflow sensor housing.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING
Volkswagen of America, Inc. will mail recall notification letters to all known owners of affected vehicles on or about August 24, 1998. A copy of
the owner letter is included in this circular.
VEHICLE ALLOCATION
Enclosed with this circular is a computer list containing the VINs and, where applicable, the names and addresses of affected vehicles located in
your dealership's area of responsibility.
PARTS INFORMATION