Component Description
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19980414
End Date Of Manufacturing
20011130
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
295136
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20030926
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20030725
Record Creation Date
20030729
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequence Summary
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
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).
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