Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The headlight system in your Passat or Atlas allows you to adjust the beam of light to shine where you need it most. But in some 2012-2020 Passats and 2018-2019 Atlases, the mechanism that stops the beam from getting too high or too low wasn't installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight aim isn't blocked, it could be directed upwards or downwards, reducing your visibility when driving at night and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will check the headlight adjustment and block it to the correct setting if necessary – all for free. You'll get a notice when the fix is ready, and you can schedule the repair at your convenience.
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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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