Has anyone in Australia with a Passat 2006 to 2010 model come across a steering wheel column defect problem. A google search shows that it has been a big issue and there has been a recall in the US -

see: http://www.fletcherjonesvolkswagen.c...ck-chicago.htm

also see:
http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen...-t4673-15.html

http://forums.motivemag.com/showthread.php?3656214

http://www.vwforum.com/forums/f55/st...passats-35853/

http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2007/...g/problem.aspx

http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/...g/problem.aspx