NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00020

LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Exterior Lighting

RECALL »

Recall #02V256000

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on August 10 2000. Closed on October 09 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00020 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA00028

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

RECALL »

Recall #02V026000

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- It allege that the fuel tank and fuel fill pipe puncture from tire blow-out Investigation was initiated on December 28 2000. Closed on January 29 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA00028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00033

FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- The Office Of Defects Investigation has received nine reports regarding punctured fuel tanks involving the jetta, passat and cabrio models.the reports indicate the fuel tank was punctured as a result of a blow-out of the right rear tire.this investigation has been opened to further study this issue. Investigation was initiated on August 10 2000. Closed on December 28 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00033 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE00006

LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED: Visibility**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- Allege that while driving the lights ( and sometimes, wipers) fail.this failure increase the risk of a vehicle crash due to obscured vision. Investigation was initiated on February 02 2000. Closed on August 10 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00006 »