Volkswagen Brake Light Recall | Faulty Brake Lights Attorneys | VW Defect Recall Lawyers

Volkswagen Brake Light Recall

Faulty Brake Light Attorneys | VW Defect Recall Lawyers

Around 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles have recently been recalled because of faulty brake lights, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The 790,000 vehicles include Jettas, New Beetles, Golfs, GTIs and R32s.

The specific years and models affected are 1999-2005 Jetta sedans, 2001-2005 Jetta wagons, 1998-2007 New Beetle, 2003-2007 New Beetle Convertibles, 1999-2006 Golfs and GTIs and the 2004 R32, all in the United States.

The automaker said the light could either remain on or not function, which would fail to provide other motorists with the proper braking signal and potentially lead to a crash.

In some vehicles with automatic transmissions, a faulty brake light could work in tandem with the shift interlock to immobilize the vehicle and require towing, said VW spokesman Keith Price.

This recall expands on one announced by Europe's No. 1 carmaker last year, when 362,000 Jettas and New Beetles were recalled due to the same defective part.

Volkswagen said that dealers will immediately be prepared to accept service appointments to perform the repair at no charge, but the notification process isn't scheduled to begin until April. Owners may contact VW with questions at 800-822-8987.

NHTSA did not say if any injuries had been reported linked to the defective brake lights.

If you have been involved in an accident as a result of faulty brake lights and are seriously injured you may be entitled to seek compensation for your damages.  Contact an attorney at Freidin · Dobrinsky toll-free at 1-866-495-8060 for a free consultation. You may also contact an attorney by submitting the firm's online consultation form.

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