NHTSA Complaint #10073359 — 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10073359
Vehicle	1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	May 10, 2004
Date Filed	May 10, 2004
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AIR CONDITIONER AND HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER STAED THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDS REPLACING. *JB

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