| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : NEW BEETLE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 19980414 - 20011130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V265000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030926 | Date Received by ODI: 20030725 | Date Added to Database: 20030729 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WT | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 295136 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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