2002 Volkswagen new Beetle. Consumer writes regarding replacement brake light switch the consumer stated the epc light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a failed brake light switch. The consumer stated it was the same switch that wa replaced under recall.

- Ross, CA, USA

: the contact stated a NHTSA recall letter was received indicating the brake safety switch needed to be replaced at the nearest dealership. The vehicle had not presented any problems with the brake light switch yet. The nearest dealership was 130 miles from the locality. The contact asked the manufacturer for the replacement part to perform the repair at an independent authorized certified mechanic or other trusted dealership. The manufacturer refused the proposal. The contact expressed concern because the manufacturer should be flexible in cases were no dealership were present in the area.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

I have a 2002 VW Beetle and the brake lights do not work because the brake light switch failed. I know they have recalled other Beetles for this but when I called VW they said it was not recalled on my vehicle.

- Fairhaven, MA, USA

: the contact stated the vehicle was not able to be taken out of park during failure of the brake light switch. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the brake light switch was replaced 4 times. There was a NHTSA recall # 06V183000 which pertained to the brake light switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Transmission replaced three times, still not working properly, lunges into forward and reverse, and will drop into and out of high and low gear when driving. Sunroof leaked because the drainage tubing was not connected at factory causing water damage to leather seats and now mold is growing inside of vehicle, making it difficult to be inside and have had one sinus infection already.

- Fresno, CA, USA

The epc light comes on the dash. I was told this is due to a brake light switch that will go out. This causes cruise control to go out, brake lights to not work, and difficulty getting your gearshift out of park or neutral.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA

The vehicle's speed dropped dramatically, and then stalled. The vehicle experienced the following: The lights would come on, would not come out of park(repeatedly), lock up, sit for hours/frozen, start but not come out of park, ABS and epc light problems which was fixed under warranty and was told the overload problems should have been fixed, while driven, the vehicle dropped down to 30 mph and down to 20 mph on another occasion, the motor sounded loud and the vehicle had shaken, the dealer found three fault code for throttle control and faulty throttle body(dealer assured consumer that the problem wouldn't happen again), and the consumer was told that there was a misfire on all cylinders and that the plug wires were replaced. On one occasion where vehicle did not come out of park, the dealer suggested that the problem had come from the brake switch and assured that the freeze up(s) were solved. The vehicle sat for five hours, then the vehicle finally started and the dealer stated that the problem was the wiring harness to the ECM(the part had to be ordered).

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

Brake light switch failed. Nlm

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA