Recall 03V265000: 1998–2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle

Report received

Jul 25, 2003

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

295,136vehicles

Model years

1998–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Possible consequence

If this happens, the brake lamps could become inoperative; or the lamps could come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Volkswagen NEW Beetle30 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen NEW Beetle34 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen NEW Beetle40 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen NEW Beetle39 complaints