NHTSA Recall 17V662000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V662000; Date: Oct. 18, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Component: Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,509
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 15, 2017
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