Defect Description For Recall
Certain Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” Some Vehicles May Not Have Had A Required Cap Installed Which Disables The Headlight Horizontal Aim And Some Vehicles May Contain A Cap That Disables The Vertical Aiming Screw.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
R32
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
07V442000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Noncompliance Can Inhibit Proper Headlamp Aim Adjustment For Roadway Illumination, Improperly Aimed Headlamps Could Cause Reduced Road Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For The Presence Of A Cap In The Socket Of The Low Beam Horizontal Aiming Screw And Install One If Missing, And Inspect For The Presence Of A Cap In The Socket Of The Vertical Aiming Screw And If Present, The Cap Will Be Removed. The Recall Will Begin On October 31, 2007. Owners May Contact Vw At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20051031
End Of Manufacture
20070927
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
340000
Date Owners Notified
20071031
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070924
Make Campaign Number
Q8
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108