Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Electrical Portion Of The Ignition Switch Assembly Can Fail Causing The Headlights And Windshield Wipers To Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
PASSAT
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V256000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If Such Failures Occur While The Vehicle Is In Use At Night Or In Rainy Or Snowy Weather, A Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Electrical Part Of The Ignition Switch Assembly. Owner Notification Began November 20, 2002. Owners Should Contact Vwoa At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19950801
End Of Manufacture
19951231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10450
Date Owners Notified
20021120
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020918
Make Campaign Number
WQ