Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V467000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 45,457 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V467000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 13, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V467000 |
| Units affected: | 45,457 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
- Consequeces:
- A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.
- 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.