Recall 17V662000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Report Date

20171018

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	VOLKSWAGEN	TIGUAN

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.