Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20070701
End Date Of Manufacturing
20110630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
62155
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20140103
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20131122
Record Creation Date
20131120
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
