NHTSA 14V125000 United States
Volkswagen Passat recall: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Official safety recall 14V125000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign14V125000
ComponentExterior Lighting:headlights
Report date2014-03-17
ManufacturerVolkswagen of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2012 | United States |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2013 | United States |
The problem
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.
The official remedy
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.