Brake Light Problems of Volkswagen R32

The third brake light of my 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a condensation buildup. Because of the way the light is constructed into the body of the car, other's have informed me that this is a major job to fix (including hours of labor and extensive body work). I was told that this was also in violation of regulation fmvss 108, and thus should file a complaint. The dealer that I took it to said this was a "normal" condition and that there was nothing that they could do (which conflicts what other's have said).

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The center high mounted stoplight (3rd brake light) has condensation and at times appears to flicker. The factory resolution is to send the car to a body shop to remove the factory spoiler and replace the light assembly. The factory manual warns that this is a multi-day job and may result in a broken spoiler and possible body damage. This appears to be a clear violation of fmvss 108 which requires that replacing the bulbs be simple and require only common tools. This is on a 2008 vw R32, but the issue is on all 2006 - 2009 vw gti and R32 cars. The rabbit has a different spoiler design and is not as severely affected - although an uncommon tool is still required for replacement.