Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat And 2018-2019 Atlas Vehicles. The Blocking Cap Disabling The Adjustment Of The Headlight’S Horizontal Aim May Not Have Been Installed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V389000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Without The Blocking Cap, The Headlight Aim Can Be Adjusted Out Of Specification, Reducing Visibility And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, As Necessary, Block The Headlight Horizontal Adjustment, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 16, 2019. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 94L9.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161117
End Of Manufacture
20190212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
662185
Date Owners Notified
20190716
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190522
Make Campaign Number
94L9
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108