NHTSA Campaign #07E023000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

MARCH 29
2007

13,128 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E023000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V063000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FEBRUARY 20
2007

1,002,000 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V063000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V183000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

MAY 24
2006

646,246 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- 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.

The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

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 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V584000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

DECEMBER 16
2004

410,000 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- 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.

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

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 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V096000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

FEBRUARY 20
2004

377,130 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- On certain passenger vehicles, a brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction.

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

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 »

NHTSA Campaign #02V031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

JANUARY 31
2002

55,000 vehicles recalled

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- On some passenger vehicles, short circuits can occur within the electronic control unit of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).

This can result in a fire.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V031000 »