NHTSA Campaign 14V125000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Filed by Volkswagen of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 14V125000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the exterior lighting:headlights. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 14V125000 (2)
Volkswagen (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 14V125000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.