Brake Light Problems of Volkswagen Cabrio

I have a 1999 vw Cabrio, which is the convertible model of the golf. There is a recall of vws because of faulty brake lights due to faulty ignition parts. I called vw to register my complaint. They say that my VIN is not under their recall list. However, in September 2006, I had the exact same brake light mal-function, including the total melt down of all the lights on December 14, 2006 while I was on a highway in my state. I had to have the vehicle repaired and the garage used authentic vw parts from a dealership down the road. My cabio has the golf chassis but called the Cabrio which is the convertible version. All my car care books address the golf version. I am at a loss as to why vw will not reimburse me for the parts and labor for this same repair. The recall notices are just going out even though they knew about this problem in 2006.

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Purchsed vehicle new. . Have returned it various times for engine light - first time was six months after it was purchased. So far I have had the engine sensor gauge replaced twice, a gas sensor replaced once, the O2 sensor replaced twice. I too have had to take my car in three times for the rear lights malfunctioning - the last time the repair technician 'missed' a wiring issue; the vinyl near the power window controls is peeling off for the second time (first time vw replaced at no cost after I complained to vw american); with just 45000 miles on the vehicle I have replaced the brakes (at my expense at 22000 miles) and have replaced the tires. In the three years since I purchased my car it has been in the shop at least a dozen times not counting the 5000 mile oil changes. All work has been documented so that I can prove that the vehicle has been properly maintained.

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