2012-2020 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat recall: headlights
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 22, 2019. It covers about 662,185 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 662,185
- reported
- May 22, 2019
- owners notified
- Jul 16, 2019
- related complaints
- 116
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V389000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 116 complaints about lights problems.
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Questions about recall 19V389000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2020 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat headlights?
Yes. Recall 19V389000, reported on May 22, 2019, covers about 662,185 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V389000?
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.
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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