VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-08-01 - 1995-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V256000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-11-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-09-18 | Date Added to Database: 2002-09-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQ | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10450 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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