Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger, Wagon, And Convertible Vehicles Equipped With Or Without Cruise Control, A Brake Light Switch May MalfunCTIon If It Was Installed Incorrectly.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
R32
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
07V063000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
The Brake Lights Could Become Inoperative, Or Remain On. Failure To Provide The Proper Signal When Braking Could Lead To A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Newly Designed Brake Light Switch Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 27, 2007, And Will Be Conducted In Several Staggered Mailings Through September 21, 2007. Vehicles Within The Make, Model, And Model Year Of This Population May Be Involved In Either This Recall Or 06V-183, But Not Both. The Remedy Is The Same For Each Recall. Volkswagen Dealers Will Apply The Remedy Based On The Vin Number Of The Vehicle. Owners May Contact Vw At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20031001
End Of Manufacture
20040530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1002000
Date Owners Notified
20070427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070220
Make Campaign Number
N4