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2000-2002 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others recall: switch

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on December 16, 2004. It covers about 410,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
410,000
reported
Dec 16, 2004
owners notified
Mar 31, 2005
related complaints
207

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Risk
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 04V584000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 207 complaints about lights problems.

2001 Volkswagen Golf2002 Volkswagen Golf2000 Volkswagen Jetta2001 Volkswagen Jetta2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Questions about recall 04V584000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others switch?

Yes. Recall 04V584000, reported on December 16, 2004, covers about 410,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V584000?

Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen 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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