VIN WVWEE83A3TE072568

Vehicle identification record for VIN WVWEE83A3TE072568. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN WVWEE83A3TE072568

VIN
WVWEE83A3TE072568
Make
Volkswagen
Model year
1996
Country
Germany
Record status
bid
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
02V256000 18/09/2002 View details
Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence

IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

1996 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR.
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 18 MPG
Highway 25 MPG
Combined 20 MPG
Engine displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 444.35 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $3100
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

WVW WMI · EE83A3 VDS · TE072568 VIS
WMI WVW World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS EE83A3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS TE072568 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code T Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code E Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model Passat
Model year 1996
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN AG
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim GLX
Displacement 2.771000 L
Cylinders 6
Engine power 172 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city EMDEN
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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