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2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32

2 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #07E023000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's master cylinder is a critical brake component that helps control your brakes. Unfortunately, some replacement master cylinders made by Cardone have a faulty seal that can cause brake fluid to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks out, your brakes might not work properly, which could lead to a vehicle crash, especially when you need to stop quickly or on slippery roads.
Free Fix
Cardone will contact you to arrange a free replacement of the defective master cylinder, and you should have it done as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Critical #07V063000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The brake light switch in your vehicle controls whether your brake lights turn on and off. It's possible that this switch was installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, or they might stay on all the time. This could lead to a collision without warning, as other drivers might not know you're slowing down.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty brake light switch with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. They'll use the vehicle identification number to schedule the repair.
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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.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN R32 Years

2008
2 recalls
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall

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