Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V569000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V569000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 through june 2011 Includes 62,155 affected units, Partial Loss of Exterior Lights, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 through june 2011

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 through june 2011. due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's recall number is 97z9/2v.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V569000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-11-22T00:00:00
Subject: Partial loss of exterior lights
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 62,155

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97Z9/2V
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 through june 2011. due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
Consequence Summary: If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's recall number is 97z9/2v.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.11

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NHTSA ID: 13V569000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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