NHTSA Campaign #14V125000

2012–2013 Volkswagen Passat Recall

Exterior Lighting: Headlights

Issued · Manufacturer: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Affected model years
2012, 2013
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Vehicles affected
150,201
Report received

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.

Consequence

A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Related

Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.

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