Date: 12.09.2002
Component: Equipment > Other > Owners/service/other Manual
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Notes:
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.
Date: 12.09.2002
Component: Equipment > Other > Owners/service/other Manual
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Notes:
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.
Date: 16.12.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Hazard Flashing Warning Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Notes:
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.
Date: 16.12.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Hazard Flashing Warning Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Notes:
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.
Date: 16.12.2004
Component: Exterior Lighting > Hazard Flashing Warning Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Notes:
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.
Date: 31.01.2002
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Antilock
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).
Consequencs:
This can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the abs control unit. owner notification began march 8, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 31.01.2002
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Antilock
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Description:
On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (abs).
Consequencs:
This can result in a fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the abs control unit. owner notification began march 8, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 20.02.2007
Component: Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights > Switch
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Consequencs:
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
