2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: tail lights
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 18, 2017. It covers about 5,509 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,509
- reported
- Oct 18, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 2017
- related complaints
- 17
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.
Recall number 17V662000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 17V662000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan tail lights?
Yes. Recall 17V662000, reported on October 18, 2017, covers about 5,509 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V662000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.
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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