Brake Light Switch problems of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

: the contact stated the brake light remained illuminated. To disengage the brake light the fuse was removed. A NHTSA recall, #03v265000 was performed on the vehicle regarding the brake light switch however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without a charge. There is a second NHTSA recall, # 06v183000, regarding the brake light switch; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to the VIN.