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NHTSA 14V790000 United States

Volkswagen Jetta recall: Exterior Lighting:headlights

Official safety recall 14V790000 published by NHTSA.

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Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign14V790000
ComponentExterior Lighting:headlights
Report date2014-12-15
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Volkswagen Jetta2015United States

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.

The official remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.