Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V317000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V317000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 27,900 affected units, VW/IGNITION SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V317000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/ignition switch

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 27,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

Consequence Summary: This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5gzp_drn8-8spw

NHTSA ID: 00V317000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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