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HighNHTSA·18V671000·Announced 2018-09-26

Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Jetta Vehicles Due to Misaligned Headlights

Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Jetta vehicles with LED headlights because the passenger-side light may be misaligned, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 involves a structural vehicle defect (headlight misalignment) that reduces visibility and increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The recall addresses a defect where the passenger-side headlight may be incorrectly positioned. This misalignment reduces the driver's visibility in dark conditions and causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The reduced visibility associated with this defect can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 2, 2018.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger-side headlight free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L1. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
28

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)

  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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