Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V442000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V442000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 340,000 affected units, HEADLAMPS AIMING PROVISIONS/ FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V442000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Headlamps aiming provisions/ fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 340,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: Q8

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.

Consequence Summary: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V442000

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