Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The headlight adjustment caps in your vehicle control how your headlights shine on the road. Some of these caps might be missing or not working properly, affecting how your headlights aim.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights aren't aimed correctly, you might have trouble seeing the road, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your VW dealer will check and fix the headlight adjustment caps for free. They'll add any missing caps and remove any caps that are in the way, so your headlights shine properly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it when you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
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