Two problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear brake light switch failed causing all rear brake lights to fail. This caused extreme danger as it can easily cause a rear-end collision. Part seems to be recognized as failure-prone since other owners also have reported failures. Vw jetta's were recalled, Gti's were not, even though chassis and part are the same. Switch was replaced by dealer at a cost of approx. $110. 00.
Defective brake light switch, multiple failures (4) in Gti/golf NHTSA campaign id number : 06v183000 the above recall should include the golf/gti since it is the same part that fails repeatedly.
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