2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published May 24, 2019 · Recall initiated: May 22, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V389000, published May 24, 2019 and initiated May 22, 2019. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2019 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V389000 on May 24, 2019. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.