NHTSA Complaint #891632 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 891632 |
| Vehicle | 1998 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED FIVE TIMES FROM DEALERSHIP . WHEN BACKING UP THERE WAS NO LIGHT SHOWING UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
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