2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall 60991 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V584000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	VX
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Jetta
Year:	2001
Component:	Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	06/01/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing:	09/30/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	410000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	03/31/2005
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	12/16/2004
Date Added To File:	12/16/2004
Defect Summary:	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.
Consequence Summary:	This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no.vx.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch Recall