Eight problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The brake lights are inoperative, remain off. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning. Previous recall 06v183000: brake light switch defect make/models: model/build years:Volkswagen/jetta 1999-2002volkswagen/new Beetle 1998-2002manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, inc. Nhtsa campaign id number: 06v183000 mfg's report date: may 24, 2006component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. Vw is not interested to investigate the problem saying that have completed the recall and this is my problem not theirs even though brake light problem is back.
: the contact stated the service brake light switch was not working and expressed that the dealer did not consider this a safety issue. Updated 08/25/06.
: the contact stated the brake light switch malfunctions causing the brake lamps to become inoperative. As a result, the vehicle gets stuck in the park position. An NHTSA recall, # 03v265000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch however; the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
: the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park intermittently. There is recall, #03v265000, concerning the brake light switch. The recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The dealership has been contacted. Four brake switches have been replaced. The contact had to pay for all of them. Vehicle has been a problem since day one. The contact purchased extended warranty, but it did not help. It cost the contact over $3,000 in repairs. Updated on 05/16/2006.
At the end of my workday my car would not come out of park. I called my mechanic and he said it was probably an electrical problem that he would rather someone with more vw experience look at it. When I called the vw dealer the service person said it was probably the break light switch and that there were recalls that it may be covered under. The car was towed to the dealer and the next day the faulty brake light switch was repaired. However, after searching my VIN# the dealer said my car was not on any recall. After searching the NHTSA website, I found a recall for my make/model/year vehicle pertaining to the brake light switch.
2001 vw Beetle would not come out of park. Researced on line to find there was a recall concerning brake light switchs in 2001 Beetle. Took car to butler vw to have fixed and was charged for repair knowing they have a history with these switchs being deffective. Dealer would not pay based on vehicle not falling into VIN's that were recalled.
On 7 different occasions we have had a faulty brake like switch replaced on a 2001 vw Beetle that we bought new. When this problems occurs, the car will not move from park to reverse or drive. I am concerned about my daughter's safety. This problem started in oct. 2001 and is continuing to occur repeatedly. What can I do as a consumer? my daughter will be moving 120 miles away in one month to attend the university of alabama and I will not be able to pick her up and have her car towed when this problem occurs again. Please help!!!!!.
Reimbursement request for replacement of brake light switch. (nar) the consumer stated the brake light switch was recalled.