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1998-2001 Volkswagen New Beetle recall: switch

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on July 25, 2003. It covers about 295,136 vehicles.

vehicles affected
295,136
reported
Jul 25, 2003
owners notified
Sep 26, 2003
related complaints
16

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Risk
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.

Recall number 03V265000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 03V265000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Volkswagen New Beetle switch?

Yes. Recall 03V265000, reported on July 25, 2003, covers about 295,136 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V265000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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