NHTSA recall 19V-389 (19V389000)
exterior lighting recall reported May 22, 2019 - about 662,185 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V389000
- Also written as
- 19V-389
- Manufacturer number
- 94L9
- Reported
- May 22, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~662,185
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-389 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.