Recall 04V096000: 1999–2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Report received

Feb 20, 2004

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

377,130vehicles

Model years

1999–2002

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, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Volkswagen Jetta349 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Jetta439 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Jetta668 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Jetta702 complaints