NHTSA recall 18V671000
Exterior Lighting · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. 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."
Why it matters: A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2019 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V671000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.