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2001 VW NEW BEETLE Recall - Campaign #03V265000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VW NEW BEETLE RECALL - #03V265000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

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Vehicle 2001 VW NEW BEETLE
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 4/14/1998 - 11/30/2001
Recalled on 7/29/2003
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/26/2003
# Affected 295,136
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
 
Description ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
Consequences IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes VW RECALL NO. WT.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 VW NEW BEETLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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Comments

5/3/2010 - Jean Smith
This is the most reliable auto I have EVER owned ! It gets 52 MPG and the only repair has been a burned out head light, which my husband replaced himself, with the help from a service manual. Took about 15 minutes to accomplish !
I've been driving my Bug since Jan. 2001 and would not have any other!!!!

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