Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
What Happened
The headlight aimer in your vehicle is a small cap that helps adjust your headlights to shine on the road. Some of these caps might be missing or incorrectly installed, which affects how your headlights aim.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights aren't aiming correctly, it could reduce how well you can see the road ahead, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will check if the headlight aimer cap is installed correctly and fix any issues for free. They'll make sure your headlights are aiming properly so you can see the road safely.
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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