Volkswagen Tiguan (2009-2011): Exterior lighting
Recall 13V569000 · Nov 22, 2013 · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
62,155
vehicles affected
62,155
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V569000
- Date
- Nov 22, 2013
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 62,155
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting; Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2009-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
What can happen
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2009-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V569000?
1 model: Volkswagen Tiguan (2009-2011), about 62,155 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V569000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
What can happen?
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's 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.