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Steering Published 9 Apr 1998 Ref JP-1206772

Volkswagen: Wiring

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — steering. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
9 Apr 1998
Units affected
2604
Reference
JP-1206772

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat 1.8T 1997–1998 Volkswagen VW Passat V6 Synchro 1997–1998

Hazard

The mounting length of the turn signal electrical wiring inside the steering column cover is improper. When adjusting the steering wheel position, the connection of the electrical wiring may disconnect in the worst case, potentially causing the turn signal to become inoperative.
Show original (日本語)
ステアリングコラム・カバー内部の方向指示器用電気配線の取付け長さに不適切なものが あり、ステアリング・ホイールの位置を調整すると、最悪の場合、当該電気配線の接続部 が外れて、方向指示器が作動しなくなるおそれがある。

Remedy

Inspect all vehicles and correct those with insufficient mounting length of the electrical wiring.
Show original (日本語)
全車両点検し、当該電気配線の取付け長さが短いものは修正する。

Official source

View the official recall notice