Golf GL L4-2.0L (AVH) (2002)
Technical Service Bulletin # RECALLVX
Date: 050301
Recall - Hazard Switch Replacement
Code: VX
March 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