NHTSA recall 19V389000
Exterior Lighting · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat
- 2013 Volkswagen Passat
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- 2017 Volkswagen Passat
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2018 Volkswagen Passat
- 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2019 Volkswagen Passat
- 2020 Volkswagen Passat
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Volkswagen Passat, 2019 Volkswagen Passat, 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V389000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.