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1996 Volkswagen Passat recalls

1 campaign

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls apply to specific VINs, and the repair is free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included.

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02V-256

Electrical system: switch

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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.

Electrical systemReported Sep 18, 2002NHTSA 02V256000

57 owner complaints cite electrical system · read them

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