Recall 03V265000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1998-2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 295,136 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V265000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 295,136 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy
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.
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