2001 VW NEW BEETLE RECALL - #03V265000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 VW NEW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/14/1998 - 11/30/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/26/2003 |
| # Affected |
295,136 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
2001 VW NEW BEETLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2001 VW NEW BEETLE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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Comments
5/3/2010 - Jean Smith
This is the most reliable auto I have EVER owned ! It gets 52 MPG and the only repair has been a burned out head light, which my husband replaced himself, with the help from a service manual. Took about 15 minutes to accomplish !
I've been driving my Bug since Jan. 2001 and would not have any other!!!!