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NHTSA : 14V125000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.

Consequence / Hazard

A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.