Transport Canada recall 2002191
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2002191 |
| Manufacturer's number | WQ |
| Reported | 2002-10-16 |
| Component | Electrical |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 573 |
What is wrong
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. Correction: Dealer will replace the ignition switch in affected vehicles with an improved switch.
| 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TT641402 | 2023-07-31. Service bulletin. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM 09117. |
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| 561 065 760 A as | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat. |
| TT 64-14-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. |
| 101703 | 2003-12-18. Service bulletin. IGNITION SWITCH SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION QUESTION AND ANSWER SHEET TO VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS. *TT |
| 0328 | 2003-12-18. Service bulletin. IGNITION SWITCH LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION 1996-1997 VEHICLES. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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