Be advised that if you haven't received it already, a recall notification is headed your way if you own a 1999-2002 Jetta WITH CRUISE CONTROL. Safety Recall "WX" was issued (April 2004) to check/replace the brake light switch "that may malfunction, causing the brake lights to become inoperative or to come on and stay on, even though the vehicle is parked. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning."
If you own such a vehicle and aren't notified, contact: Customer CARE Center (WX) 3499 West Hamlin Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 1.800.893.5298
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Bob