NHTSA recall 04V-096 (04V096000)

exterior lighting recall reported February 20, 2004 - about 377,130 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V096000
Also written as: 04V-096
Manufacturer number: WX
Reported: February 20, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~377,130
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY 06V-183.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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-096 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Jetta - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

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.