Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V256000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V256000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 10,450 affected units, VW/IGNITION SWITCH, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the electrical portion of the ignition switch assembly can fail causing the headlights and windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V256000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-09-18T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/ignition switch

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 10,450

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: If such failures occur while the vehicle is in use at night or in rainy or snowy weather, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6vxb-2p5d~48r5

NHTSA ID: 02V256000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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