Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V413000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V413000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 id Includes 3,240 affected units, Headlights Can Be Misadjusted/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 id

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 id.4 vehicles. caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 18, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V413000
Report Received Date: 2021-06-02T00:00:00
Subject: Headlights can be misadjusted/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 3,240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 94O6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 id.4 vehicles. caps were installed on the headlight vertical aim instead of the horizontal aim, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Adjusting the horizontal headlight beam can increase glare, reducing visibility for the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the caps from the vertical aim and install them on the horizontal aim, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 18, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 9406.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.83

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NHTSA ID: 21V413000
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Created At: 1742808662
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