NHTSA Recall # | 102509 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 14V125000 |
MFG Compaign # | 94G8/7V |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 13/05/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/11/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/03/14 |
Report created | 19/03/14 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 150201 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 passat vehicles manufactured january 2011 through november 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact. |
Consequence summary | A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in may 2014. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94g8/7v. |
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). |