1999 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE Recall 60657 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	06V183000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	N4
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	New beetle
Year:	1999
Component:	Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	01/01/1998
End Date Of Manufacturing:	11/30/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	646246
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/27/2006
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/24/2006
Date Added To File:	05/25/2006
Defect Summary:	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.
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 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.
Further Notes:	Vw recall no. n4.customers may also 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.

1999 Volkswagen New beetle Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch Recall