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Recall List for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta

Official recall notices have been issued for the 2000 Volkswagen Jetta by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. It's important to note that most recalls won't cost you anything to get fixed, so if your car is affected you should call an authorized Volkswagen service shop immediately!

  1. 2000 Volkswagen Jetta EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH NHTSA Campaign #06V183000

    • Date Announced: MAY 24, 2006
    • Vehicles Affected: 646,246

    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic or manual transmissions and cruise controls, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly during safety recalls 03V-265 or 04V-096.

    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.

    Actions: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2006. 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V183000 »

  2. 2000 Volkswagen Jetta EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH NHTSA Campaign #04V584000

    • Date Announced: DECEMBER 16, 2004
    • Vehicles Affected: 410,000

    Summary: 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.

    Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V584000 »

  4. 2000 Volkswagen Jetta EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH NHTSA Campaign #04V096000

    • Date Announced: FEBRUARY 20, 2004
    • Vehicles Affected: 377,130

    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.

    Consequence: If this happens, the brake lights could become inoperative, or come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked.

    Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V096000 »

  5. 2000 Volkswagen Jetta EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL NHTSA Campaign #02V244000

    • Date Announced: SEPTEMBER 12, 2002
    • Vehicles Affected: 332,950

    Summary: 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.

    Consequence: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.

    Actions: 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V244000 »

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