Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, R32, Rabbit (2005-2008): Exterior lighting
Recall 07V442000 · Sep 24, 2007 · Volkswagen of America, Inc
340,000
vehicles affected
340,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V442000
- Date
- Sep 24, 2007
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc
- Units affected
- 340,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2005-2008
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
What can happen
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | GTI | 2006-2008 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2005-2008 |
| Volkswagen | R32 | 2006-2008 |
| Volkswagen | Rabbit | 2006-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V442000?
4 models: Volkswagen GTI (2006-2008), Volkswagen Jetta (2005-2008), Volkswagen R32 (2006-2008) and 1 more, about 340,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V442000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT.
What can happen?
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, 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.