NHTSA recall 13V-569 (13V569000)
exterior lighting recall reported November 22, 2013 - about 62,155 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V569000
- Also written as
- 13V-569
- Manufacturer number
- 97Z9/2V
- Reported
- November 22, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~62,155
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
Why it is dangerous
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-569 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.