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Volkswagen Recalls 1998-2002 Jetta and New Beetle Passenger Vehicles
Date: 6/1/2006
Reason: Exterior Brake Lighting Malfunction
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Volkswagen 1998-2002 Jetta and New Beetle Passenger Vehicles On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03V-265 or 04V-096. The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
Volkswagen / Jetta 1999-2002
Volkswagen / New Beetle 1998-2002
Manufacturer : Volkswagen of America, inc
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V183000 Mfg's Report Date : MAY 24, 2006
Component: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 362000
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03V-265 or 04V-096. The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Consequence:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before december 8, 2006. Owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes:
VW recall no. N4. Customers may also contact the National Highway traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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