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NHTSA recall 18V-467 (18V467000)

visibility recall reported July 13, 2018 - about 45,457 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
18V467000
Also written as
18V-467
Manufacturer number
60D1
Reported
July 13, 2018
Vehicles affected
~45,457
Component
visibility

What is being recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

Why it is dangerous

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-467 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Tiguan - 2018

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.