VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V671000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-05 | 2018-09-26 | 2018-10-02 |
Production Dates: 2018-08-06 - 2018-08-09
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94L1
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. 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."
A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
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.
