NHTSA recall 13V569000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Volkswagen Tiguan
Reported Nov 22, 201362,155 vehicles affectedVolkswagen of America, Inc.Maker’s number 97Z9/2VBuilt Jul 1, 2007 – Jun 30, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
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