Recall Details For: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 13V569000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 101448
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V569000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: VOLKSWAGEN
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: TIGUAN
- MODEL YEAR: 2009
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 97Z9/2V
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: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: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 62155
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20140103
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): ODI
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20131122
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20131120
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000055513000451810000000211
