The brake light switch in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your brake lights turn on when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, it might have been installed incorrectly, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on or could stay on all the time. This means other drivers might not see when you're slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the brake light switch with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notice in the mail with more information, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 assembly is a crucial safety feature that helps other drivers see you at night. The affected headlight assemblies don't have the required amber side reflectors, which could make it harder for others to see you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the reflectors are missing, you might be less visible to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions. This could lead to a vehicle crash, especially if other drivers don't see you.
Free Fix
You'll receive a full refund for the noncompliant headlight assembly from Dope, Inc. You don't need to take any action, as the company will contact you with more information and instructions.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Your vehicle's corner and bumper lamps are designed to increase your visibility on the road. Unfortunately, some aftermarket lamps sold for your vehicle don't meet safety standards because they're missing a crucial amber side reflector.
Risk if Unfixed
If these lamps aren't working right, you might have trouble seeing other cars or pedestrians in low-light conditions. This could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified and offered a full refund for the non-compliant lamps. You should contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to arrange the refund.
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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 light switch in your vehicle is the part that controls your turn signals and hazard lights. It's like a small computer that helps you signal to other drivers when you're turning or in an emergency.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch breaks down, your turn signals and hazard lights might not work properly, or they might not work at all. This could make it harder for other drivers to see your intentions and increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty hazard switch/relay kit for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.