NHTSA Moderate Active

VOLKSWAGEN 2000-2001: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Reported: July 25, 2003 Initiated: July 25, 2003 #03V265000

Product Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Reason for Recall

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Hazard

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.

Details

Recalling Firm: VOLKSWAGEN
Distribution: United States
Official Source: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=03V265000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.. Recalled by VOLKSWAGEN.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on July 25, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03V265000.