NHTSA Recall # | 128848 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V671000 |
MFG Compaign # | 94L1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 05/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/08/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/09/18 |
Report created | 02/10/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 28 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 volkswagen jetta vehicles equipped with led headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94l1. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |