Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V790000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V790000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured july 11, 2014, to november 13, 2014 Includes 25,007 affected units, Insufficient Headlight Output, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured july 11, 2014, to november 13, 2014
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured july 11, 2014, to november 13, 2014. due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. as a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108. "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in january 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 57f6.