1996 Volkswagen Passat
1996 Defect Investigations
There are also 1 Volkswagen recalls » 5 defect investigations » 14 TSBs » for the Volkswagen Passat.
LIGHT AND /WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Exterior Lighting
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 #EA00028FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
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 #PE00033FUEL TANK PUNCTURE: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
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 #PE00006LIGHTS AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSCURED: Visibility**
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 »