Recall 14V-125
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2013 Volkswagen Passat: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-125
- Reported
- March 17, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 150,201 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2012 to 2013