NHTSA recall 02V256000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Volkswagen Passat
Reported Sep 18, 200210,450 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number WQBuilt Aug 1, 1995 – Dec 31, 1995
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative.
The risk
If such failures occur while the vehicle IS in use at night or in rainy or snowy weather, a crash could occur.
The 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.