NHTSA Recall # | 101447 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V569000 |
MFG Compaign # | 97Z9/2V |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | TIGUAN |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BR |
Date of notification | 03/01/14 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 22/11/13 |
Report created | 20/11/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 62155 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 through june 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt. |
Consequence summary | If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97z9/2v. |
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). |