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Recalls

Electrical

Recall date December 13, 2004
Models affected
  • 2000 Volkswagen Golf
  • 2001 Volkswagen Golf
  • 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  • 2000 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 2001 Volkswagen Jetta
  • 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
Units affected 80,752
Details

On certain 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.

The subject vehicles utilize a 27-watt turn signal bulb, instead of the 21-watt bulb used in other VW vehicles, which results in substantially higher current draw through the hazard switch relay.

This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.

Correction: Dealers will replace the hazard switch relay.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website