Volkswagen Group of America – Loss Of Low Beam Headlight

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.

Report Received Date 03/17/2014
NHTSA ID 14V125000
Consequence Summary A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 94G8/7V
Potentially Affected 150201
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V125000)