VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V389000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-16 2019-05-22 2019-05-24

Production Dates: 2016-11-17 - 2019-02-12

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94L9

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 662185

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.