NHTSA Recall 14V125000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2014-03-17. An estimated 150,201 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.