NHTSA Recall 07V442000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V442000; Date: Sep. 24, 2007
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Volkswagen GTI; 2007 Volkswagen GTI; 2008 Volkswagen GTI; 2005 Volkswagen Jetta; 2006 Volkswagen Jetta; 2007 Volkswagen Jetta; 2008 Volkswagen Jetta; 2006 Volkswagen R32; 2007 Volkswagen R32; 2008 Volkswagen R32; 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit; 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit; 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 340,000
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on October 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. Q8. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 2007
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