2002 Volkswagen GTI Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V063000Feb 20, 20071,002,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen GTI 1999–2006, Golf 1999–2006, Beetle 2001–2007 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

  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 april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not…

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• 04V584000Dec 16, 2004410,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen GTI 2000–2002, Jetta 2000–2002, Golf 2000–2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.

  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.

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