NHTSA recall 02V-256 (02V256000)

electrical system recall reported September 18, 2002 - about 10,450 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V256000
Also written as: 02V-256
Manufacturer number: WQ
Reported: September 18, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~10,450
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Why it is dangerous

IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-256 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 1996

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