VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V662000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-15 | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-20 |
Production Dates: 2017-07-04 - 2017-08-19
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94J9
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5509
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base "LWB" vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. 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."
If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.
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.
