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NHTSARecalled Mar 17, 2014 · #14V125000

Loss Of Low Beam Headlight

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

Product details

Product
  • Loss Of Low Beam Headlight
  • 2012-2013 Passat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Passat
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice