NHTSA recall 03V265000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Volkswagen New Beetle
Reported Jul 25, 2003295,136 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCMaker’s number WTBuilt Apr 14, 1998 – Nov 30, 2001
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
The risk
If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle IS parked.
The remedy
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.