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2008 Volkswagen PASSAT
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 7

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 601–621 of 621, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Nov 2, 2007–Feb 14, 2011.

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Feb 14, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10-11-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10038655

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON AND THERE IS NOISE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES POSSIBLY STORED. ALL MODELS 2008-2012. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038655 at NHTSA
Feb 4, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-20-11-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10038657

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH TWO POSSIBLE FAULT CODES PRESENT. THIS IS A FUEL PRESSURE CONCERN. *RM

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 10038657 at NHTSA
Dec 3, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VWP-10-06

NHTSA communication ID: 10037805

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: WARRANTY INFORMATION FOR TH E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY. *RM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10037805 at NHTSA
Sep 30, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-00-10-06

NHTSA communication ID: 10036493

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE; COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 225 (USA ONLY). UPDATE TO EXISTING TECHNICAL BULLETIN. NO PRODUCTION CHANGE REQUIRED. ALL MODELS. *PE

Source components: CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP.

Source record 10036493 at NHTSA
Aug 16, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-80-10-03

NHTSA communication ID: 10035185

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: HVAC BLOWER ONLY OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED (US ONLY). FRESH AIR BLOWER RUNS ONLY AT HIGHEST LEVEL. BECAUSE OF PERMANENT FROST AND SNOWFALL FINE SNOW CAN GET INTO THE FRESH AIR BLOWER VIA THE AIR INTAKE. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10035185 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CSC-37E6/S8

NHTSA communication ID: 10036970

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME VEHICLES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BUSHING INSIDE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CLUTCHES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE LESS SMOOTHLY THAN BEFORE. THE DRIVER WILL BEGIN TO NOTICE CHANGES IN THE WAY THE VEHICLE FEELS AS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS (JERKING). THIS CHANGE CAN BECOME VERY PRONOUNCED, THE VEHICLE REMAINS SAFE TO DRIVE. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10036970 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-01-10-10

NHTSA communication ID: 10034824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: DUE TO FUEL INTRUSION INTO THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR G410, A FALSE SIGNAL MAY BE SENT TO THE ECM RESULTING IN A READING THAT IS OUT OF TOLERANCE. *PE

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY.

Source record 10034824 at NHTSA
Nov 13, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TT910920

NHTSA communication ID: 10237716

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10237716 at NHTSA
Oct 23, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TT-46-9-04

NHTSA communication ID: 10052306

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: UPDATE INFORMATION ON MODELS AND MODEL YEARS REGARDING SYNCHRONIZATION OF ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE (EPB) MODULE AND DUE TO SWITCH AND MODULE NOT BEING SYNCHRONIZED, FAULT CODES FOUND. MODELS 2006-2010 PASSAT, 2009-2013 CC, TIGUAN. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.

Source record 10052306 at NHTSA
May 12, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-01-08-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10028104

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: THE INTAKE FLAP MOTOR OR INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER POSITION SENSOR G336 MAY BE INOPERATIVE (BOTH ARE INCLUDED IN ONE SINGLE UNIT). MODELS GOLF, GTI, A5 JETTA, GLI, EOS, PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON. *PE UPDATED 9/25/09. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10028104 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-17-09-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10030371

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: DUE TO CHANGE IN COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL PART NUMBERS CHECK/REPLACE OIL COOLER. ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.0I TFSI ENGINE LEAKS ON THE OIL COOLER CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF A PRODUCTION FAULT. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10030371 at NHTSA
Mar 6, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-27-09-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10030116

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON PASSAT VEHICLES WITH V6 ENGINE MAY CORRODE AND IN INDIVIDUAL CASES BREAK. AS A RESULT, THE POWER SUPPLY MAY BE DISRUPTED AND E.G. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.

Source record 10030116 at NHTSA
Mar 6, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-27+09-01

NHTSA communication ID: 10029033

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ON VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND IN INDIVIDUAL CASES BREAK. AS A RESULT, THE POWER SUPPLY MAY BE DISRUPTED AND E.G. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.

Source record 10029033 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-97P4-Y5

NHTSA communication ID: 10030449

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: THIS IS TO INFORM YOU OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE. CHECK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. MODELS PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, PASSAT CC. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.

Source record 10030449 at NHTSA
Feb 6, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TT450903

NHTSA communication ID: 10238964

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance

Source components: AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · STEERING · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK.

Source record 10238964 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2015831

NHTSA communication ID: 10026848

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.

Source record 10026848 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01 08 07

NHTSA communication ID: 10024403

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10024403 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-01-07-69

NHTSA communication ID: 10032799

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. DUE TO FUEL INTRUSION INTO THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR-G410, A FALSE SIGNAL MAY BE SENT TO THE ECM RESULTING IN A READING THAT IS OUT OF TOLERANCE. *PE

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.

Source record 10032799 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010769

NHTSA communication ID: 10024448

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MIL ON, DTC P129F AND/OR P310B STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *NJ

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 10024448 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-74-07-02

NHTSA communication ID: 10032254

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE. SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *PE

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 10032254 at NHTSA
Nov 2, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0702

NHTSA communication ID: 10023952

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SEAT, HEATING INOPERATIVE - SEAT HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY OR BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *NJ

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 10023952 at NHTSA