Volkswagen Atlas, Passat (2012-2020): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V389000 · May 22, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
662,185
vehicles affected
662,185
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V389000
- Date
- May 22, 2019
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 662,185
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2012-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2018-2019 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2012-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V389000?
2 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2019), Volkswagen Passat (2012-2020), about 662,185 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V389000?
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.
What can happen?
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.