CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A reduction in the driver's visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side headlight, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger-side LED headlight on certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles may be incorrectly positioned. This can reduce the driver's visibility when it is dark, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lighting. Reduced visibility at night can increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the passenger-side headlight at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 94L1. The recall began November 2, 2018.
To check whether your vehicle has this or any other open recall, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or Volkswagen's website, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019 |
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