2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V183000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
JETTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
646246
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 24, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
646246
Model Affected
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.
Defect Consequence:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
646246
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC N4
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V584000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 16, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
JETTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
410000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 16, 2004
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
410000
Model Affected
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.
Remedy:
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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
410000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC VX
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V244000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Model Affected |
JETTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
332950
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 12, 2002
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
332950
Model Affected
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGES INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE'S REAR SEATS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY MARKINGS, AND THEIR LOCATION AND USE BE DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT MARKED OR DESCRIBED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALSO ONE SET OF FOUR GUIDANCE FIXTURES INTENDED TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHILD SEATS EQUIPPED WITH RIGID OR SEMI-RIGID LOWER ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS. ALSO ENCLOSED WILL BE FOUR DECALS TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND A TEMPLATE FOR ATTACHING THE DECALS TO THE LOWER SEAT BACKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
332950
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V096000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
JETTA |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
377130
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 20, 2004
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
377130
Model Affected
2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Remedy:
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD A REMEDY PERFORMED UNDER THIS RECALL SHOULD RETURN TO THEIR DEALER FOR THE REDESIGNED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
377130
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC WX