NHTSA Recall # | 31838 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V063000 |
MFG Compaign # | N4 |
Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | GTI |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 27/04/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/00 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/02/07 |
Report created | 21/02/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1002000 |
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. |
Recall notes | Volkswagen recall no. N4. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |