The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V125000·Announced 2014-03-17

Volkswagen Recalls 2012-2013 Passat Vehicles for Loose Headlight Bulbs

Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2013 Passat vehicles because the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact, potentially reducing visibility.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product defect (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured between January 2011 and November 2012. The recall involves a defect where the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.

A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began in May 2014.

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
150,201

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PASSAT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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