Recalls for 2002 Volkswagen Gti

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2007-02-21
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.

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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Volkswagen recall no.  N4.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2004-12-16
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.  

Consequence
This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Vw recall no.vx.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).