The brake light switch is a part that helps turn your brake lights on and off. In some cases, if it was installed incorrectly, it might not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on or stay on all the time. If that happens, you won't be able to signal to other drivers when you're slowing down, which could lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, and your dealer will fix it based on your vehicle's VIN number.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Your vehicle's headlight is a crucial safety feature that helps you see and be seen on the road. The recall is for a specific type of aftermarket headlight assembly that's missing an important reflective piece.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's headlight may not be as visible to other drivers, which could lead to a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
You should contact Dope, Inc. to arrange for a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assembly. They'll provide instructions on how to return the assembly and get your refund.
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DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
The combination corner and bumper lamp assembly is the part that includes your turn signals, brake lights, and headlights. If you've installed an aftermarket lamp assembly with an incorrect part number, it might not have the required amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber side reflectors, your vehicle's lighting could be less visible to other drivers, which could lead to a crash — especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Sabersport will give you a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assembly. You should contact them at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate the refund process.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
The hazard switch is the part that controls your hazard lights. Over time, the contacts inside the switch can wear down due to the increased power from your new, brighter turn signal bulbs.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your turn signal and hazard lights might not work properly, or they might flash erratically. This could make it hard to get other drivers' attention in an emergency.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the hazard switch and relay kit with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HAZARD SWITCH AND FLASHER SYSTEM FUNCTION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME BECAUSE OF DISTORTION AND MATERIAL TRANSFER OF THE CONTACTS OF CERTAIN HAZARD SWITCH RELAYS WHICH OCCURS DUE TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOAD FROM HIGHER WATTAGE TURN SIGNAL BULBS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH/RELAY KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.