Volkswagen recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V569000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 22, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 3, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 62,155
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 1, 2007 to Jun 30, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- 97Z9/2V
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.