NHTSA Complaint #10159338 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10159338
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 8, 2006
Date Filed	June 8, 2006
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. TO DISENGAGE THE BRAKE LIGHT THE FUSE WAS REMOVED. A NHTSA RECALL, #03V265000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT A CHARGE. THERE IS A SECOND NHTSA RECALL, # 06V183000, REGARDING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

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