2015 Volkswagen Jetta recall: headlights
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 15, 2014. It covers about 25,007 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,007
- reported
- Dec 15, 2014
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2015
- related complaints
- 5
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
Recall number 14V790000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Jetta 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 14V790000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta headlights?
Yes. Recall 14V790000, reported on December 15, 2014, covers about 25,007 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V790000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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