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2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Critical #07V063000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
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.
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.
Free Fix
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.
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Moderate #07V442000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight aiming system may not be working properly due to a missing or faulty cap. This cap is a small part that helps adjust the beam of your headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlamps are not aimed correctly, it can reduce your visibility on the road, making it more likely for you to be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect your vehicle's headlight aiming system and install a cap if it's missing, or remove a faulty cap if it's present. This service is free, and it's scheduled to start on October 31, 2007. You can contact VW at 1-800-822-8987 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 2005 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Jetta Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
4 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
11 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
7 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
10 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
4 recalls

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