Volkswagen Group of America – Incorrectly Positioned Headlight/FMVSS 108

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver’s visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”


Report Received Date 09/26/2018
NHTSA ID 18V671000
Consequence Summary A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
Recall Code 94L1
Potentially Affected 28
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V671000)