Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V183000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 646,246 affected units, BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V183000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light switch malfunction

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 646,246

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N4

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Consequence Summary: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. the recall began on november 27, 2006. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c35r-tm7x.axf5

NHTSA ID: 06V183000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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