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18V-671

Sep 26, 2018

Volkswagen

Passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark

Lighting

Part replacement

18V-639

Sep 17, 2018

Volkswagen

Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations

Powertrain

1,916

Part replacement

18V-537

Aug 20, 2018

Volkswagen

During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module

Airbags

9,685

Part replacement

18V-536

Aug 15, 2018

Volkswagen

Brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently

Brakes

8,416

Part replacement

18V-467

Jul 13, 2018

Volkswagen

LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit

Visibility and wipers

45,457

Not stated

18V-464

Jul 11, 2018

Volkswagen

Build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not…

Electrical system

33,168

Repair or modification

18V-430

Jun 25, 2018

Volkswagen

Fuel supply line for the high pressure fuel pump may become porous over time, resulting in a fuel leak

Fuel system

6,633

Part replacement

18V-380

Jun 7, 2018

Volkswagen

Owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the…

Seat belts

54,729

Part replacement

18V-375

Jun 6, 2018

Volkswagen

In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment

Airbags

821

Part replacement

18V-370

Jun 4, 2018

Volkswagen

Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to…

Airbags

139,249

Repair or modification

Campaign 18V-671

Passenger side headlight may be incorrectly positioned, reducing the driver's visibility when it is dark

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: September 26, 2018
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 28
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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."

Consequence

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.

Affected models

Volkswagen Jetta 2019

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