Recall 07V-063
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2001 to 2007 Volkswagen Beetle and 5 other models: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-063
- Reported
- February 20, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 1,002,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. 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
Volkswagen recall no. N4.customers may 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 2001 to 2007
- Volkswagen GTI 1999 to 2006
- Volkswagen Golf 1999 to 2006
- Volkswagen Jetta 2001 to 2005
- Volkswagen Passat 2003 to 2005
- Volkswagen R32 2004