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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 64000 | 9 | 08/09/2001 |
| I bought a volkswagen gti 1.8t in 2001. it had numerous failures on me. ignition coil failure, window collapsed sudently, shift is stuck in parking, catalyst converter failure, rear brake pads worned out very fast while the front pad was like new. i am extremely disappointed in volkswagen. their customer service was horrible. allltheir responses were this is not under the warranty, it's normal wear and tear etc. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 04/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| I experienced a brake light switch failure which resulted in my car not meeting safety standards. *nm | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 40256 | 1 | 04/12/2001 |
| Premature brake switch failure: after 41k miles the brake switch started to fail and burned out my brake lights. a collegue saw that i was driving without brake lights and warned me. volkswagen customer service had no recall in the computer even i know that the beetle has one going on and is using the same part. no injuries, no crashes but i feel that driving without brake lights endangered me. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| I bought a pair of aftermarket headlights from a member on ebay for my 2001 vw gti. i bought these headlights from a seller . i have recently discovered that these headlights are defective and foglight (which is incorporated into the headlight housing) is turned on it will cause the inside of the headlight to melt because of a manufacturing defect. i do believe these are unsafe and could eventually lead to an electrical fire; however, after several emails. he has not responded to me. i've gone and done my research and other people are having the same kind of problems with these lights. they are manufactured by depo for fk automotive, and i don't even know if this seller is and authorized dealer of these headlights. i just don't know where else i can go. please help me out. *tr | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Replaced, again, the passenger side headlight bulb. i just replaced the driver side three weeks ago, again. this is getting to be too expensive as the bulbs cost $14 each. not to mention that i may get stopped by the police and cited for not having a working light. there must be something defective with the headlight unit because i have changed the bulb too many times. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 35000 | 15 | 06/30/2001 |
| My blinker lights don't work properly. when i put the turn signal they will blink a few time and then go off. i took it to my local vw dealer and a mechanic recommended that i replace all four turn signal lightbulb. i did and still have the same problem.*ak please have vw look into this as general motors just had a recall for a faulty turn signal related issues. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 35000 | 15 | 06/30/2001 |
| My blinker lights don't work properly. when i put the turn signal they will blink a few time and then go off. i took it to my local vw dealer and a mechanic recommended that i replace all four turn signal lightbulb. i did and still have the same problem.*ak please have vw look into this as general motors just had a recall for a faulty turn signal related issues. | |||