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2008 Volkswagen R32 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1040142
Internal NHTSA #	10564602
Manufacurer	Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	R32
Model Year	2008
File date	04/02/14
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Both headlights failed. Headlight wiring is deteriorated. Wire insulation is brittle, cracked and separated, leaving the wiring exposed causing electrical shortages, bulb and ballast failure. Local volkswagen dealer performed diagnoses during the 60000 mile maintenance upon my request. "found internal headlight wire harnesses in both headlights coming apart (deteriorated), estimate to replace both headlights assemblies and reprogram lighting system $1,517. 00. May also need bulbs ($168. 00 each plus tax) and also may need igniters ($272. 08 each plus tax) tech can not make the determination until headlight assemblies are replaced."
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	63740
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TAMPA, FL
VIN pattern	WVWKC71K68WXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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2008 Volkswagen R32 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Volkswagen R32 Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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