2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
The 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32, potentially affecting up to 340,000 vehicles.
Recall 07V442000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32.
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TT-97-12-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: NO TERMINAL 15 POWER, FAULT 02403-012. TERMINAL 15 RELAY ACTIVATION CAN BE CHECKED IN MEASURED VALUE BLOCKS FOR MODULE THAT CONTROLS RELAY, AND J519 VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. MEASURED VALUE BLOCK NUMBER VARIES BETWEEN VEHICLES. ALL 2006 MODELS EXCEPT ROUTAN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN R32
- 2004 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — 23 complaints
- 2005 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLKSWAGEN R32 (current)
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — 1 complaint
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — 128 complaints
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN R32 — 0 complaints
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