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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors 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 | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V063000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 06/01/2002 to 11/30/2006 | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 06V183000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/01/1998 to 11/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 646246 | 11/27/2006 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/24/2006 | 05/25/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. n4.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 |
| 102 | 10/22/2003 | 10004523 | Safety recall - wt - brake light switch. *tt | 12/17/2003 | |
| 31703 | 10/13/2003 | 10004522 | Safety recall - wt - new beetle brake light switch. *tt | 12/17/2003 | |
| 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 - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| RQ06004 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/28/2006 | 08/07/2006 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 06V183000 | |
| By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (vw) notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no 06v-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ06004 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/28/2006 | 08/07/2006 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | 06V183000 | |
| By letters dated may 24, 2006 and august 4, 2006, volkswagen (vw) notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no 06v-183) involving model year (my) 1998-2002 volkswagen new beetle and 1999-2002 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with cruise control.volkswagen | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 51000 | 15 | 07/14/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen new beetle. when the vehicle is turned on the air bag indicator light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the dealer stated that the air bag was deactivated and the seat belt latch system needed to be repaired in order for the air bag system to function properly. the contact would have to pay for the repair because air bag was not covered under warranty. the vehicle needs to be repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 52,000. updated 02/14/08. *lj the brake light bulb and right rear tail light was inoperative. updated. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/19/2010 | 2 | ||
| 2002 volkswagen new beetle. consumer writes regarding replacement brake light switch *tgw the consumer stated the epc light illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a failed brake light switch. the consumer stated it was the same switch that wa replaced under recall. | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was not able to be taken out of park during failure of the brake light switch. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the brake light switch was replaced 4 times. there was a nhtsa recall # 06v183000 which pertained to the brake light switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 41583 | 11 | 03/08/2002 |
| Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not working by the time i got to the dealer, they replaced those, turn signals were going on and off along with the hazard lights, was told these needed to be ordered. called in 2 weeks and was told the parts were on manufacture backorder and they would call me when they came in. i called every 2 weeks they part were not in. 3/3/04 smog test done to register my car- failed smog, took car to dealer cat converter out, they had to order part said they would reorder the sensor, 3/12/04 took car back in parts not in yet, called every day parts not in now my registration was late. cat converter came in on 4/2/04 it was installed dealer was refusing to smog test for free the finally did but would not pay the fees for my registration being late. called again every 2 weeks parts did not come in. 6/30/04 went in other parts on the car were braking off, emergency brake handle broken, display lights not working, cup holder broken, again they had to order parts, and they never came in. 8/18/04 air conditioning stoped blowing cold air, made appt online for 8/23/04 took car in, none of the parts ordered are in again. service stated my air conditioning is not covered because of a hole in the condensor even though my warranty states it is covered they refused to fix it and tried to charge me $95.00 for finding the hole, i refused to pay after all i have been waiting since november for several parts including a saftey issue, the dealer service has been the worst i dealt with in 25 years of driving. i have sent emails, phone calls and faxes to the dealer regarding all my complaints and have not received a response. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 41583 | 11 | 03/08/2002 |
| Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not working by the time i got to the dealer, they replaced those, turn signals were going on and off along with the hazard lights, was told these needed to be ordered. called in 2 weeks and was told the parts were on manufacture backorder and they would call me when they came in. i called every 2 weeks they part were not in. 3/3/04 smog test done to register my car- failed smog, took car to dealer cat converter out, they had to order part said they would reorder the sensor, 3/12/04 took car back in parts not in yet, called every day parts not in now my registration was late. cat converter came in on 4/2/04 it was installed dealer was refusing to smog test for free the finally did but would not pay the fees for my registration being late. called again every 2 weeks parts did not come in. 6/30/04 went in other parts on the car were braking off, emergency brake handle broken, display lights not working, cup holder broken, again they had to order parts, and they never came in. 8/18/04 air conditioning stoped blowing cold air, made appt online for 8/23/04 took car in, none of the parts ordered are in again. service stated my air conditioning is not covered because of a hole in the condensor even though my warranty states it is covered they refused to fix it and tried to charge me $95.00 for finding the hole, i refused to pay after all i have been waiting since november for several parts including a saftey issue, the dealer service has been the worst i dealt with in 25 years of driving. i have sent emails, phone calls and faxes to the dealer regarding all my complaints and have not received a response. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 51000 | 15 | 07/14/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen new beetle. when the vehicle is turned on the air bag indicator light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the dealer stated that the air bag was deactivated and the seat belt latch system needed to be repaired in order for the air bag system to function properly. the contact would have to pay for the repair because air bag was not covered under warranty. the vehicle needs to be repaired. the failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 52,000. updated 02/14/08. *lj the brake light bulb and right rear tail light was inoperative. updated. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 41583 | 11 | 03/08/2002 |
| Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not working by the time i got to the dealer, they replaced those, turn signals were going on and off along with the hazard lights, was told these needed to be ordered. called in 2 weeks and was told the parts were on manufacture backorder and they would call me when they came in. i called every 2 weeks they part were not in. 3/3/04 smog test done to register my car- failed smog, took car to dealer cat converter out, they had to order part said they would reorder the sensor, 3/12/04 took car back in parts not in yet, called every day parts not in now my registration was late. cat converter came in on 4/2/04 it was installed dealer was refusing to smog test for free the finally did but would not pay the fees for my registration being late. called again every 2 weeks parts did not come in. 6/30/04 went in other parts on the car were braking off, emergency brake handle broken, display lights not working, cup holder broken, again they had to order parts, and they never came in. 8/18/04 air conditioning stoped blowing cold air, made appt online for 8/23/04 took car in, none of the parts ordered are in again. service stated my air conditioning is not covered because of a hole in the condensor even though my warranty states it is covered they refused to fix it and tried to charge me $95.00 for finding the hole, i refused to pay after all i have been waiting since november for several parts including a saftey issue, the dealer service has been the worst i dealt with in 25 years of driving. i have sent emails, phone calls and faxes to the dealer regarding all my complaints and have not received a response. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 41583 | 11 | 03/08/2002 |
| Seatbelt air bag sensor- air bag malfunction light came on 11/8/03 took the car to the dealership they ordered the part. both headlights were not working by the time i got to the dealer, they replaced those, turn signals were going on and off along with the hazard lights, was told these needed to be ordered. called in 2 weeks and was told the parts were on manufacture backorder and they would call me when they came in. i called every 2 weeks they part were not in. 3/3/04 smog test done to register my car- failed smog, took car to dealer cat converter out, they had to order part said they would reorder the sensor, 3/12/04 took car back in parts not in yet, called every day parts not in now my registration was late. cat converter came in on 4/2/04 it was installed dealer was refusing to smog test for free the finally did but would not pay the fees for my registration being late. called again every 2 weeks parts did not come in. 6/30/04 went in other parts on the car were braking off, emergency brake handle broken, display lights not working, cup holder broken, again they had to order parts, and they never came in. 8/18/04 air conditioning stoped blowing cold air, made appt online for 8/23/04 took car in, none of the parts ordered are in again. service stated my air conditioning is not covered because of a hole in the condensor even though my warranty states it is covered they refused to fix it and tried to charge me $95.00 for finding the hole, i refused to pay after all i have been waiting since november for several parts including a saftey issue, the dealer service has been the worst i dealt with in 25 years of driving. i have sent emails, phone calls and faxes to the dealer regarding all my complaints and have not received a response. *ak | |||