NHTSA recall 17V-662 (17V662000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 18, 2017 - about 5,509 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V662000
- Also written as
- 17V-662
- Manufacturer number
- 94J9
- Reported
- October 18, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,509
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-662 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.