Recall
Volkswagen Passat — 02V256000
NHTSA ID
02V256000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
2002-09-18
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Units Affected
10,450
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WQ
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
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.