NHTSA recall 04V584000
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Volkswagen Golf and 2 more
Reported Dec 16, 2004410,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number VXBuilt Jun 1, 1999 – Sep 30, 2001
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
The risk
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.