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2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 4dr Man Turbo FWD 2.0L

12-way pwr driver/8-way manual passenger leatherette front bucket seats w/4-way pwr lumbar

60/40 split folding rear seat-inc: adjustable headrests, folding center armrest w/storage compartment, cup holders

Front center armrest w/integrated storage box

Center console-inc: (2) cup holders

Front map & seatback storage pockets

Front/rear floor mats

Metal look rhodium interior trim

4-spoke height-adjustable telescoping steering wheel

Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system

Tire-pressure monitoring system

Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, vehicle temp, odometer, trip odometer

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

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/(2) integrated key transmitters

Cruise control

Remote hatchback/fuel door releases located on drivers door

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system

AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 playback, (8) speakers, auxiliary input jack

Air conditioning w/pollen filter

Rear heating/air conditioning ducts

Rear window defroster

Lockable cooled glove box

(3) pwr outlets

Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

Front/rear passenger assist handles

Lighting-inc: front dome light w/time delay, (2) front reading lights, (1) rear light, luggage compartment light

Self-draining umbrella storage in driver side door

Front seatback storage pockets

Dual front/rear cupholders

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

City 21/hwy 29 (2.0L turbocharged engine/6-speed manual trans)

Passenger airbag occupancy sensor

Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters

Rear safety belts w/load limiters in outboard seating positions

3-point safety belts in all seating positions

Center rear safety belt w/interlock

LATCH child restraint system

Child safety door locks

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

Clutch starter interlock

Daytime running lights

Dual note horn

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist

Dual front airbags

Dual side-impact airbags

Front/rear head & side curtain airbags

Daytime running lights

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

2-speed adjustable intermittent wipers

Rear window wiper/washer

Body-color door handles

Pwr open/close rear hatch

Black roof rails

Body-color bumpers

Body-color molding

Chrome grille surround w/black slats

2.0L DOHC SFI turbocharged I4 engine

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Clutch starter interlock

Electronic differential lock (EDL)

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

Front wheel drive

Front MacPherson concept suspension w/triangular wishbones, stabilizer bar

Rear four-link suspension w/stabilizer bar

P215/55HR16 all-season tires

16" x 6.5" "Catalunya" or "Milwaukee" alloy wheels w/lockable bolts

Electro-mechanical dual-pinion pwr steering

Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes w/disc-wiping

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist

Auto hill-hold brake feature

Dual tip exhaust

HEATED FRONT SEATS

REAR SIDE AIRBAGS

IPOD ADAPTER *Replaces auxiliary input adapter*

SOLID PAINT (STD)

** 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)

(4) SPLASH GUARDS (PIO)

17" "AKIROS" ALLOY WHEEL UPGRADE -inc: P235/45HR17 all-season tires (PIO)

  Deep Black -- Classic Gray

  Deep Black -- Black

  Mocha Brown -- Black

  Reflex Silver Metallic -- Classic Gray

  Reflex Silver Metallic -- Black

  Cobalt Blue -- Classic Gray

  Cobalt Blue -- Black

  Candy White -- Classic Gray

  Candy White -- Black

  Tornado Red -- Classic Gray

  Tornado Red -- Black

  United Gray -- Classic Gray

  United Gray -- Black

Frontal Driver :

Frontal Passenger :

Side Driver : Not Rated

Side Rear Passenger : Not Rated

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