What NHTSA investigated
By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (vw) notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no 06V-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen?s recall covers 646,246 vehicles.previously, vw recalled these vehicles to replace a defective brake light switch (recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096) that was unique to vehicles with cruise control.volkswagen reports that the brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during recalls 03V-265 and 04V-096.VOLKSWAGEN will install a new design brake light switch.based on volkswagen's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.
The recall that followed
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | BEETLE | 1998–2002 |
| Volkswagen | JETTA | 1999–2002 |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.