Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The headlight adjustment cap in your Passat or Atlas is a small plastic piece that keeps your headlights aimed correctly. In some 2012-2020 Passats and 2018-2019 Atlases, this cap might not have been installed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight aim is off, your visibility at night could be reduced, which could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will inspect and, if needed, install the headlight adjustment cap to ensure your headlights are aimed correctly – at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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