VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-05-13 | 2014-03-17 | 2014-03-19 |
Production Dates: 2011-01-01 - 2012-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94G8/7V
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150201
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
