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2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4dr Auto VR6 FWD 3.6L

12-way pwr driver w/4-way pwr lumbar/12-way pwr manual passenger heated leather front bucket sport seats w/memory

60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: (3) adjustable headrests, folding center armrest w/integrated cupholders

Front center armrest w/integrated storage box

Front seatback storage pockets

Front/rear floor mats

Full brushed aluminum interior trim

3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/Tiptronic controls, height-adjustable telescopic steering column

Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system

Multi-function trip computer w/digital compass, temp display

Tire-pressure monitoring system

Park distance control

HomeLink remote

Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature

Central pwr locking system-inc: automatic locking, selective unlocking

Remote keyless entry w/trunk release & panic button

Cruise control

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system

Remote trunk/fuel door releases located on drivers door

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3 playback, (8) speakers, auxiliary input jack, Sirius satellite radio w/3-month service

Dual-zone automatic climate control w/pollen filter

Rear heating/air conditioning ducts

Rear window defroster

(3) pwr outlets

Switchable self-dimming rearview mirror

Dual illuminated sliding visor vanity mirrors

Double sliding sunvisors for driver & front passenger

(2) front & (1) rear reading lights

Center console & footwell ambient lighting

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Manual rear & side sunshades

Cargo area-inc: trunk storage dividers, (2) tie-down hooks

Cargo net

City 17/hwy 26 (3.6L engine/6-speed auto trans)

Driver controlled window lockout

Internal emergency release trunk handle w/location reflector

Collapsible steering column

Anti-intrusion door beams

Daytime running lights

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Driver & front passenger front airbags

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags

Front/rear side curtain airbags

Front/rear head curtain airbags

Passenger airbag occupancy sensor

Trunk escape handle

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR), brake assist

Front 3-point height-adjustable safety belts w/load limiters, pretensioners

Rear 3-point safety belts w/outboard position load limiters

Lower anchors & tethers for children, rear outboard seating positions (LATCH)

Child safety locks on rear doors

Bi-xenon automatic headlights w/coming home feature

Fog lights

LED taillights

Daytime running lights

Body-color heated pwr side mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals, memory

2-speed adjustable intermittent rain-sensing wipers w/heated washer nozzles

Body-color door handles

Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing

Body-color bumpers

Integrated roof/window diversity antenna

Chrome grille

3.6L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine

6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR), brake assist

Electronic differential lock

Front wheel drive

Front MacPherson sport suspension w/triangular wishbones, stabilizer bar

Rear four-link sport suspension w/stabilizer bar

P235/40WR18 all-season tires

Full-size spare tire

18" alloy wheels

Electro-mechanical dual-pinion pwr steering

Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front, solid rear rotors

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Auto disc-wiping brake feature

Dual exhaust pipes

BLACK, SPORT LEATHER SEAT TRIM

PURE BEIGE, SPORT LEATHER SEAT TRIM

DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: iPod adapter

REAR SIDE AIRBAGS

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL *NO LONGER FACTORY ORDERABLE-SEE DEALER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY*

IPOD ADAPTER *Replaces auxiliary input adapter*

DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: glovebox CD changer *Incompatible w/MP3 format*

DYNAUDIO SOUND CREDIT *CREDIT*

(4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO)

EURO WING SPOILER (N/A w/BIG Hi-Def Body Kit) (PIO)

GROUND EFFECTS KIT -inc: front spoiler, side sill extensions, rear valence (PIO) *Affects Color Availability*

HI-DEF BODY KIT -inc: front bumper, side sills, rear bumper, sport exhaust tip, lip spoiler (PIO) *Affects Color Availability*

** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **

(4) RUBBER MATS & TRUNK LINER (PIO)

PROTECTION KIT -inc: (4) rubber mats, trunk liner, (4) splash guards (PIO)

DEEP BLACK

MOCHA BROWN

GRANITE GREEN *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*

REFLEX SILVER

TORNADO RED

BLUE GRAPHITE

UNITED GRAY

ARCTIC BLUE SILVER *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*

CANDY WHITE

COBALT BLUE

STANDARD PAINT

  Deep Black -- Black

  Deep Black -- Pure Beige

  Mocha Brown -- Black

  Mocha Brown -- Pure Beige

  Granite Green -- Black

  Granite Green -- Pure Beige

  Reflex Silver -- Black

  Reflex Silver -- Pure Beige

  Tornado Red -- Black

  Tornado Red -- Pure Beige

  Blue Graphite -- Black

  Blue Graphite -- Pure Beige

  United Gray -- Black

  United Gray -- Pure Beige

  Arctic Blue Silver -- Black

  Arctic Blue Silver -- Pure Beige

  Candy White -- Black

  Candy White -- Pure Beige

  Cobalt Blue -- Black

  Cobalt Blue -- Pure Beige

Frontal Driver :

Frontal Passenger :

Side Driver :

Side Rear Passenger :

Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating :

Rollover Note : The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 08V235000

Mfg's Report Date : MAY 22, 2008

Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected : 4000

Summary : VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,000 MY 2008 PASSAT AND MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.

Consequence : AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy : DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.

Notes : VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 24M9/R7. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Basic Years : 4

Basic Miles/km : 50,000

Drivetrain Years : 5

Drivetrain Miles/km : 60,000

Corrosion Years : 12

Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited

Roadside Assistance Years : 4

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 50,000