Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E012000 | SABERSPORT | E (Equipment) | 16270 | 05/11/2009 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/07/2009 | 04/07/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 02/01/2000 to 07/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1002000 | 04/27/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/20/2007 | 02/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. n4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V584000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/01/1999 to 09/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 410000 | 03/31/2005 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 12/16/2004 | 12/16/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no.vx.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| 0401 | 02/17/2004 | 0301 | 10006057 | New style brake light switch requires care during installation to prevent damage to switch. *tt | 04/13/2004 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| TB-94-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10036467 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. the headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the f | 03/16/2011 | |
| TB-09-10-02 | 08/09/2010 | 10035204 | Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. at idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant | 02/11/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE04073 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/19/2004 | 12/16/2004 | TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE | 04V584000 | |
| This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| PE04073 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/19/2004 | 12/16/2004 | TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE | 04V584000 | |
| This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||
| PE04073 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/19/2004 | 12/16/2004 | TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE | 04V584000 | |
| This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | ||||||
| PE04073 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/19/2004 | 12/16/2004 | TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD FLASHER FAILURE | 04V584000 | |
| This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this population of vehicles. volkswagen dealers will install a new hazard flasher switch/relay kit to remedy the defective vehicles.please see safety recall 04v584 for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 64000 | 6 | 09/01/2000 |
| Automatic transmission failure, mass air flow sensor failure, premature rear brake pad failure, automatic door lock malfunction, water pump failure, third brake light failure.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 2 | 11/22/2004 | |
| I was driving on the freeway when i bumped the shifter while reaching for my soda. the shifter went into neutral and would not come out until i forced it back into drive. i pulled over into a gas station. i put the car in park and tried to shift back into drive, but the shifter wouldn't budge. i finally got it to go into park after a tow truck driver suggested that i turn the ignition to different positions while pumping the break and pulling on the shifter. it finally released and i drove immediately to the nearest volkswagen dealership. the malfunction was in the brake light switch so i had to get it replaced. i was charged $40 for the part itself and $230 for the work. i feel that since there is a recall on the 1998-2002 vw beetle and the 1999-2001 vw jetta that there should be one on the 2001 vw golf as well. *nm | |||
| 07/03/2006 | 51232 | 4 | 09/18/2002 |
| I own a 2001 vw golf. since i purchased this car, the brake light switch has failed once per year. thus, i have had to replace this faulty brake light switch four times in four years. the faulty switch has caused my epc light to come on while i am driving, and to stall the vehicle and prevent it from shifting gears. vw issued a recall for faulty brake switches in the 1999-2002 jetta and 1998-2002 beetles, so i don't know why a comparable fix has not been made available to 2000-2002 golf owners. this problem is rampant. a search of any vw chat board will reveal numerous owners who have experienced this problem. vw should recall the brake light switches on the older golfs as it has done with other models, or it may pose a safety hazard to the many golf owners out there (who are not likely to purchase any type of vw again). there are no signs to indicate that the brake light switch will fail before it fails. each time it fails, the car must be brought to a dealer or service shop for switch replacement. i have records of my brake light switch replacements over the past four years i have owned my golf, and can send you copies if you need them. thank you. *jb | |||
| 09/24/2005 | 140000 | 1 | 11/06/2003 |
| Dt: the caller said brake light switch was faulty. he had no brake lights. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. the caller said there was a recall on the same brake light switch on the jetta, but not on the golf.*ak | |||
| 09/22/2005 | 79000 | 1 | 08/23/2001 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 volkswagen was having electrical problems with the brake switch. the brakes were not coming on when the brake pedal was pushed. there was a light on the dashboard that red glowing plug warning. this indicated that there was a problem. the consumer contacted volkswagen, and there was no recall on the consumer's vehicle. therefore, they could not help the consumer with the problem. this started on 9-22-2005. the consumer had no brake light or cruise control. the local dealer was contacted , and they stated there were no recalls on the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 3 | 07/15/2001 | |
| I have a 2001 volkswagen golf tdi. the brake light switch has failed causing no brake lights to be lit while braking. this is a potentially dangerous situation where the car could easily be rear-ended. the odd thing is that vw has recalled their other models because of this defect, but not the golf. my golf even uses the identical part to the one that was recalled. if other models are recalled because of this part defect, why wasn't the golf recalled?*jb | |||
| 05/13/2005 | 30588 | 2 | 07/10/2001 |
| Vw golf 2001 unable to shift from park or neutral with ignition on. potentially dangerous. fortunately this time car was not in a dangerous location. this is the second failure of the brake light switch (and automatic shift lock switch) in this car with only 30588 miles. replaced at dealer. i have the failed switch and (as an engineer) can see many flaws in the design, leading to arcs and contact sticking or non-operation. research on the internet shows that many other owners have had this problem, some over 6 times. applicable over a range of vw models and years. canada had a recall for some vw models. vw should replace the switches with a better design under a lifetime warranty as a dangerous defect. my wife or one of the many others could have been trying to get off a train track when the thing locked. | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 50800 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| While driving the brake light switch failed. as a result, vehicle was left with no indication of stopping, and the cruise control was deactivated. consumer was concerned that he would be rear ended due to the failure. *ak the vehicle epc light illuminated. the dealer determined from the trouble codes that the brake light switch failed along with the fuel pump relay, oxygen sensor, ect and purge valve. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/23/2005 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 04v584000; volkswagen issued a hazard switch recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin, but has the hazard switch lights working intermittently. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 37000 | 1 | |
| The hazard light flasher malfunctioned. the flasher began flashing rapidly, then wouldn't function at all. dealership indicated that the flasher had to be replaced. hazard switch recall 04v584000 was issued, but this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 1 | 06/04/2001 | |
| The brake light switch failed to operate on my car and needed to be replaced. since owning the car, i noticed hat the brake lights only came on if the brake pedal was pushed all the way to the floor. i was able to stop the car at stop lights (provided i slowed down) without ever having the brake light come on. i realized this when someone almost hit me. a friend verified that the lights didn't come on unless i pushed the pedal down to the floor. i thought that maybe this was normal for this car. the problem was fixed when i noticed a bulb burnt out, but the dealer told me they switch at the pedal needed to be replaced. as soon as it was replaced (for 90.00), the brake lights come on immediately when i put my foot on the brake. i then realized that the part was probably defective from day one. i also realize that i was lucky no one hit me before. the date i had it fixed is below - there was no particular incidence. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 44642 | 1 | 12/23/2000 |
| Turn signals stopped working. they do not come on at all. consumer contacted the manufacturer and there were no recalls. *ak the check light illuminated due to a leaking recirculation valve. *nm | |||