Volkswagen blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the exterior lighting headlights. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-389.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Volkswagen Atlas |
| 2012–2020 | Volkswagen Passat |
What changed
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