Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Tiguan Vehicles Manufactured July 2007 Through June 2011. Due To A Problem With The Fuse For The Exterior Lights, The Holder For The Fuse That Controls The Vehicle’S Exterior Lights Circuit May Melt.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
TIGUAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
13V569000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
If The Holder Melts, There May Be A Partial Loss Of Exterior Lighting. Reduced Vehicle Illumination Diminishes The Vehicle’S Visibility, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Fuse, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Recall Number Is 97Z9/2V.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070701
End Of Manufacture
20110630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62155
Date Owners Notified
20140103
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20131122
Make Campaign Number
97Z9/2V