Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / BEETLE / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004313499 Incident Date: Dec, 08 2004
Consumer's City: WHEAT RIDGE Consumer's State: CO
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: BEETLE Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3VWDD21C4YM Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 08 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 03v265000/exterior brake light switch. the consumer took the vehicle into the dealer to have the recall service work done. the consumer was not having any problems with the brakes or the brake light. now, consumer has difficulty changing gears when pressing on the brake pedal. the consumer experienced problems going from park to drive or from park to reverse. the vehicle left the consumer stranded. the epc light illuminated and after several moments, the vehicle began to operate normally. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer who informed the him that the problem with the vehicle was the brake light switch. because the brake light switch was previously replaced during the recall, the vehicle was 27 days past the 12 month 12,000 miles replacement parts warranty. provide further details. *jb