Joel,

Good to hear that you are still alert. I am glad 
that you watch out for us. 8-)
My brake light switch on my 2004 Jetta has 
already failed once and was replaced under 
warranty. Maybe they will replace it again just 
like the TDI egr system which sprung a leak, was 
replaced under warranty, and then replaced again 
under recall with a new and improved version. 
Vanagon content you ask? Well my Vanagon thrives 
with a TDI engine so this is indeed very relevant.

Cheers,

Bj�rn

At 03:54 PM 26/02/2007, you wrote:
>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

Bj�rn Ratjen, Ph.D.
Cobble Hill, B.C.
phone/fax (250) 743-7575