Recalls for GTI VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH, Dec 16, 2004

A recall was issued on Dec 16, 2004 for GTI VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC, in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH problems. 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.THIS MAY RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD FLASHER FUNCTION.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: 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.
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