2000–2002 Volkswagen Golf & 2000–2002 Volkswagen GTI + 1 more recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V584000
- Manufacturer recall #
- VX
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 410,000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-822-8987
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 31, 2005
- Built
- Jun 1, 1999 – Sep 30, 2001
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Vw recall no.vx.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).