Volkswagen recalls the 2012-2013 Passat

Volkswagen Group of America 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.

Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is: 94G8/7V
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V125000
Component: Headlight bulb
Potential Number of Units Affected: 150,201

Consequence:
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to Safercar.

(source: Safercar)

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