Recall 17V662000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Defect in 2018-2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

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RECALL This recall affects up to 5,509 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 17V662000
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 5,509
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. 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."

Safety Consequence

If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.

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