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Recall 2002191 — Volkswagen Passat – Major League Recalls

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Recall 2002191 — VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Transport Canada

October 16, 2002

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2002191

ELECTRICAL

The official notice

Defect

On certain vehicles, unfavourable production tolerances in ignition switch components and premature wear and tear may have contributed to the rate of malfunction of the switch.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the ignition switch in affected vehicles with an improved switch.

573 vehicles affectedMfr ref: WQUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2 recalls