Recall 02V256000: 1996 Volkswagen Passat

Report received

Sep 18, 2002

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

10,450vehicles

Model years

1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Volkswagen Passat40 complaints