| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19980501 - 20011130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040430 | Date Received by ODI: 20040220 | Date Added to Database: 20040301 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WX | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 377130 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
) ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DURING APRIL 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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