NHTSA Campaign 13V569000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Issued by Volkswagen of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 22, 2013 · 62,155 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2009 62,155
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2010 62,155
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2011 62,155

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V569000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.