Is the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Golf safe to drive?

The 2006 VOLKSWAGEN Golf has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 07V063000

Critical Plain English 2007-02-20

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What Happened

The brake light switch in your vehicle is the part that turns your brake lights on and off. If it was installed incorrectly, it could malfunction.

Risk if Unfixed

If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights could stay on all the time or not work at all when you press the brake pedal. This means you won't be able to signal to other drivers when you're slowing down or stopping, which could lead to a crash without warning.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a redesigned one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

2004 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32

2004 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

2003 VOLKSWAGEN Golf

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

2003 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #07V063000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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