Recall - Hazard Switch Replacement: Overview
Code: VXMarch 2005
Subject:
2000-2001 Model Year Golf/GTI (German built),
2000-2002 Golf/GTI (Brazilian Built) and
2000-2002 Jetta Vehicles
Replace Emergency Light Switch (Hazard Switch)
This is to inform you of the initiation of a safety recall involving some 2000-2002 model year Jetta, Golf and GTI vehicles.
Problem Description
Volkswagen has found that, in some cases the hazard switch and flasher system function in affected vehicles 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.
Remedial Action
Replace the emergency light switch.
Vehicle Identification Number Ranges
Limitation of Sale or Lease of Certain Vehicles
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, mandates that dealers correct, prior to delively for the sale or lease, any vehicle which fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or which contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. It is therefore Imperative that any vehicle in your new or used car Inventory and affected by this recall is corrected prior to delivery for sale or lease.
Owner Notification Mailing
Volkswagen Will notify all known owners of affected vehicles directly by first-class mail on or about March 31. 2005. A sample copy of the owner letter is shown for your information
Vehicle Allocation
A computer list containing the VINs including the owner names and addresses of vehicles that, according to our records, are located within your area of responsibility (AOR) and require this action to be performed will be provided under separate cover.
Note:
The above listing includes names and addresses obtained from state motor vehicle registrations. Under the law of most states, including regulations set forth by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, vehicle registration information may only be used for recall purposes. Use for any other reason may constitute a violation of state law.
Parts information
You may receive an initial allocation of parts. During the campaign launch period, parts may be blocked and released by VIN through Special Services. Refer to the VWHub for campaign parts updates. After the launch period, the block may be lifted and then parts can be ordered through your facing parts depot,
Time Requirements/Reimbursement
Additional Campaigns
Some of the affected vehicles may be involved in an additional corrective action. Please check your OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen so that any additional required work can be done simultaneously.
Campaign Verification
For verification, always check the OTIS View Campaign inquiry screen The OTIS system is the only binding campaign inquiry and verification source; other sources are not valid and may result in non-payment of a claim.
Dealer Obligation
To ensure customer satisfaction, as well as to minimize inconvenience to customers, you are urged to service each vehicle at the scheduled service appointment time,
Service Help
If you have a question regarding this or any other campaign, please call (800) 741-2919.
Dealer Personnel information
Please inform and/or provide a copy of this communication to every person in your dealership who has campaign-related responsibilities, including parts and accounting personnel.