NHTSA Recall 14V790000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V790000; Date: Dec. 15, 2014
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 25,007
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108. "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57f6.
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 22, 2015
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