VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 2001: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V265000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | NEW BEETLE | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-26 | 2003-07-25 | 2003-07-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-04-14 - 2001-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WT
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 295136
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
VW RECALL NO. WT.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
