1998 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall 42907 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V265000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	WT
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	New beetle
Year:	1998
Component:	Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	04/14/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	11/30/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	295136
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	09/26/2003
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/25/2003
Date Added To File:	07/29/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Consequence Summary:	If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. wt.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 Volkswagen New beetle Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch Recall