Volkswagen recalls 800000 vehicles
Volkswagen has recalled almost 800000 vehicles because of faulty brake lights, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The 790000 vehicles includes Jettas, New Beetles, Golfs, GTIs and R32s.
Specific years and models are 1999-2005 Jetta sedans, 2001-2005 Jetta wagons, 1998-2007 New Beetle, 2003-2007 New Beetle Convertibles, 1999-2006 Golfs and GTIs and the 2004 R32, all in the United States.
The faulty brake lights and brake light switches could fail to come on or remain stuck on.
The recall is an expansion announced last year by Volkswagen, which recalled 362000 Jettas and New Beetles due to the same problem.
VW said that dealers will be immediately prepared to accept service appointments and repair it at no charge. The notification process, however, won’t start until April.
NHTSA did not say whether any injuries have been reported due to the defective brake lights.
March 1st, 2007 at 9:17 pm
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April 6th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Good luck getting this fixed anyplace else other than a dealership. They might reimburse the repair after research! I asked what was the criteria was for this and they said, VW parts the receipt and then they would consider paying me back!!!! Dealing with VW customer service is a nightmare!!! I’m expected to pay for this and MAYBE they might pay me back. Please!