Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight adjustment system may not have a safety cap, which is supposed to prevent the headlights from being adjusted out of spec.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlights are adjusted incorrectly, it could reduce your visibility while driving, which might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will inspect your vehicle and, if necessary, install the safety cap to block the headlight adjustment, completely free of charge.
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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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