Recall 04V096000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 377,130 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V096000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 377,130 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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