Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V063000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V063000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,002,000 affected units, MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V063000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-02-20T00:00:00

Subject: Malfunctioning brake light switches

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 1,002,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N4

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V063000

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