2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall 60978 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	07V063000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	N4
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Golf
Year:	2002
Component:	Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	02/01/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	07/31/2005
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	1002000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/27/2007
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/20/2007
Date Added To File:	02/21/2007
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequence Summary:	The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Corrective Action:	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 1-800-822-8987.
Further Notes:	Volkswagen recall no. n4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2002 Volkswagen Golf Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch Recall