NHTSA recall 14V-125 (14V125000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 17, 2014 - about 150,201 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V125000
- Also written as
- 14V-125
- Manufacturer number
- 94G8/7V
- Reported
- March 17, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~150,201
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-125 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.