Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight control module has incorrect software, which may cause the low beam headlights to turn off when high beam lights are on, reducing light output.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it may increase your risk of being involved in a crash, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
You'll receive a notice from Volkswagen, and they'll update the headlight control module software for free at a dealership, so there's no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
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