Recall 07V063000: Brake Light Switch Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volkswagen/Golf 1999-2006

Volkswagen/GTI 1999-2006

Volkswagen/Jetta 2001-2005

Volkswagen/New Beetle 2001-2007

Volkswagen/R32 2004

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V063000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: February 15, 2007

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 790000

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

REMEDY:
Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before April 27, 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.

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.