Recall 06V-183
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 1998 to 2002 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-183
- Reported
- May 24, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 646,246 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.
The risk
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact VW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
VW recall no. N4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 1998 to 2002
- Volkswagen Jetta 1999 to 2002