Volkswagen NEW Beetle (1998-2001): Exterior lighting
Recall 03V265000 · Jul 25, 2003 · Volkswagen of America,inc
295,136
vehicles affected
295,136
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V265000
- Date
- Jul 25, 2003
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 295,136
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Model years
- 1998-2001
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
What can happen
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | New Beetle | 1998-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V265000?
1 model: Volkswagen New Beetle (1998-2001), about 295,136 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V265000?
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.
What can happen?
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.