Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V088000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V088000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 3,700 affected units, VW/COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.

Corrective Action

Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V088000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-05-23T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/communications:horn assembly

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 3,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.

Consequence Summary: This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V088000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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