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Volkswagen recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What could happen

If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V662000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 18, 2017
Owners notified
Dec 15, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
5,509
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 4, 2017 to Aug 19, 2017
Part
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Maker's own recall number
94J9
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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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