Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 11, 2019 Repair Delayed – Compliance Recall 94L9 / Headlight Adjusting Screw Caps
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 10, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 94L9 / Headlight Adjusting Screw Caps
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 12, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 94L9 / Headlight Adjusting Screw Caps
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• FAQ
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

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