VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V256000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-11-20 | 2002-09-18 | 2002-09-26 |
Production Dates: 1995-08-01 - 1995-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQ
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10450
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
