NHTSA recall 14V-790 (14V790000)
exterior lighting recall reported December 15, 2014 - about 25,007 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V790000
- Also written as
- 14V-790
- Manufacturer number
- 57F6
- Reported
- December 15, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~25,007
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured July 11, 2014, to November 13, 2014. Due to incorrect software within the headlight control module, the low beam headlights may turn off when high beam lights are turned on. As a result, the light output from the headlights may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Insufficient headlight output may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the headlight control module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57F6.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-790 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.