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  NHTSA Recall 04V096000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V096000; Date: Feb. 20, 2004

If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1999 Volkswagen Jetta 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc

Affected Units:: 377,130

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.

icon2 How to Fix:

This recall has been superceded by 06v-183. Owners who have had a remedy performed under this recall should return to their dealer for the redesigned remedy. Owners should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vwoa recall no. Wx. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.