2018 VW TIGUAN RECALL - #17V662000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW TIGUAN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/4/2017 - 8/19/2017 |
| Recalled on |
10/20/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/2017 |
| # Affected |
5,509 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
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| 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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ENGINE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for VISIBILITY, SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, WEBBING
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2018 VW TIGUAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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