Recall 14V125000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Report Date
20140317
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.