Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Brake Lamp Switch May MalfunCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
NEW BEETLE
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
03V265000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens, The Brake Lamps Could Become Inoperative; Or The Lamps Could Come On And Stay On, Even Though The Vehicle Is Parked.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19980414
End Of Manufacture
20011130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
295136
Date Owners Notified
20030926
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030725
Make Campaign Number
WT