for those of you who also own the following:
1999-2005 Jetta sedan
2001-2005 jetta wagon
1998-2007 New Beetle
2003-2007 New Beetle convertibles/cabriolet
1999-2006 Golf and GTi
2004      R32
all US models

there's a recall coming out for faulty brake lights.
see cnn.com for details or your local vw stealer.

from cnn
"the malfunctioning brake lights and brake light switches could fail
to come on
or remain stuck on".

this is an expansion of last year's Jetta/New Beetle recall for the
same defective parts.

so head's up, folks: if you own one of the above cars,
you're gonna have to go do battle with the DSD (Dreaded Service
Department). :(

good luck!
unca joel