NHTSA recall 03V-265 (03V265000)

exterior lighting recall reported July 25, 2003 - about 295,136 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V265000
Also written as: 03V-265
Manufacturer number: WT
Reported: July 25, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~295,136
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-265 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen New Beetle - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.