Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle’s exterior lights circuit may melt.
Volkswagen Group of America – Partial Loss of Exterior Lights
| Report Received Date | 11/22/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V569000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V. |
| Recall Code | 97Z9/2V |
| Potentially Affected | 62155 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V569000) |
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