Vehicle recall 04V584000 · December 16, 2004
Volkswagen Golf, GTI and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function 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.
- Consequence
- This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- VW recall no.vx.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V584000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VX
- Owner notification
- March 31, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 410,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Golf (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Volkswagen GTI (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
- Volkswagen Jetta (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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