Recall
Volkswagen Passat — 14V125000
NHTSA ID
14V125000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2014-03-17
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Units Affected
150,201
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
94G8/7V
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
Consequence
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.