Brake lights: switchRecall 03V-265 · 1998–2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 03V-265 covers 295,136 1998–2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
The risk
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
The fix
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.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 14, 1998 to November 30, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHNHTSA