NHTSA Recall 07V063000: Switch (exterior lighting)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,002,000 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Volkswagen Beetle.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N4 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | February 20, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 27, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V063000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Volkswagen R32 | 2004 |
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.