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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V063📅 Feb 21, 2007

2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

💥 The risk

The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

🔧 The 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.

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
07V063000
Manufacturer recall #
N4
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
1,002,000
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 27, 2007
Built
Feb 1, 2000 – Jul 31, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. N4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V063 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V063?

2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more. 1,002,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.