NHTSA Recall 06V183000: Switch (exterior lighting)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 646,246 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V183000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N4 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | May 24, 2006 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
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.
Notes
VW recall no. N4.customers may also 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V183000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.