Vehicle recall 06V183000 · May 24, 2006

Volkswagen Beetle and Jetta

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V183000
Reported to NHTSA: May 24, 2006
Filed by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer campaign: N4
Owner notification: November 27, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 646,246
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Recall 06V183000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volkswagen Beetle (1998-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Volkswagen Jetta (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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