NHTSA Recall 02V256000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V256000; Date: Sep. 18, 2002
If such failures occur while the vehicle is in use at night or in rainy or snowy weather, a crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 10,450
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 2002
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