Recall 06V183000: 1998–2002 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model

Report received

May 24, 2006

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

646,246vehicles

Model years

1998–2002

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 equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03v-265 or 04v-096.

Possible 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 began on november 27, 2006. 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.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Volkswagen Beetle171 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen Beetle174 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Beetle263 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Beetle203 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Beetle165 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen Jetta349 complaints
• 2000 Volkswagen Jetta439 complaints
• 2001 Volkswagen Jetta668 complaints
• 2002 Volkswagen Jetta702 complaints