Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E060000AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC E (Equipment)8774508/01/2006OVSCVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC06/29/200606/29/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryLack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Corrective SummaryAai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
06E049000CK MOTORSPORT, INC. E (Equipment)2717607/01/2006OVSCVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC05/24/200606/05/2006571108
Defect SummaryCertain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryCk motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
2005624302/26/200710022141Headlight aiming, using hella universal beamsetter. *kb07/06/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
2012749-202/26/200710025703Exterior lights, mositure accumulation. *pe09/02/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
10/26/1999110/01/1999
 The brake lights do not activate upon light braking. the dealer insists that the brake light switch is adjusted to its maximum range. a conscious effort is required to insure sufficient brake pedal travel to activate the brake lights. my concern is the potential for rear-end collisions resulting from the brake lights not being illuminated. the dealer has had two opportunities to correct the problem but says no further adjustment is possible.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
05/16/2000
 Turn signals and the hazard lights have become inoperable. dealer is repairing the vehicle. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT
09/23/1999212/28/1999
 When driving and upon depressing brake pedal when attempting to stop, experienced complete brake failure without prior warning which caused extended stopping distance. also, directional signal and emergency lights malfunctioned. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
01/01/1999
 The headlights do not provide sufficient illumination on low or high beam. driver was not able to avoid hitting a herd of elk because of the lighting. the dealer is not able to correct the problem.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
09/23/1999212/28/1999
 When driving and upon depressing brake pedal when attempting to stop, experienced complete brake failure without prior warning which caused extended stopping distance. also, directional signal and emergency lights malfunctioned. *ak
05/16/2000
 Turn signals and the hazard lights have become inoperable. dealer is repairing the vehicle. *ak