Recalls for 2006 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:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 2007-09-19
Description
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  Some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.  

Consequence
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed.  The recall will begin on october 31, 2007.  Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Notes
Volkswagen recall no.  Q8.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.