1996 Volkswagen Passat recall: switch
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on September 18, 2002. It covers about 10,450 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,450
- reported
- Sep 18, 2002
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 2002
- related complaints
- 14
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative.
- Risk
- If such failures occur while the vehicle is in use at night or in rainy or snowy weather, a crash could occur.
- 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.
Recall number 02V256000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 02V256000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Volkswagen Passat switch?
Yes. Recall 02V256000, reported on September 18, 2002, covers about 10,450 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V256000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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