NHTSA Complaint #10229638 — 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10229638
Vehicle	1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	June 2, 2008
Date Filed	June 2, 2008
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V256000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS AT THE COST OF $250. HE IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 140,000.

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