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.