NHTSA Recall 13V569000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V569000; Date: Nov. 22, 2013
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan; 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 62,155
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97z9/2v.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 2014
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