1998-2002 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta recall: switch

Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on May 24, 2006. It covers about 646,246 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 646,246
reported: May 24, 2006
owners notified: Nov 27, 2006
related complaints: 288

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

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.
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.
Remedy: 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 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 06V183000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Beetle 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Volkswagen Jetta 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 288 complaints about lights problems.

1999 Volkswagen Beetle 2000 Volkswagen Beetle 2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2002 Volkswagen Beetle 1999 Volkswagen Jetta 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Questions about recall 06V183000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta switch?

Yes. Recall 06V183000, reported on May 24, 2006, covers about 646,246 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V183000?

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 1‑800‑822‑8987.

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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