Recall 07V-442: 2006–2008 Volkswagen GTI, 2005–2008 Volkswagen Jetta and 2 more
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Sep 24, 2007, covering about 340,000 vehicles.
The problem
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
The risk
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. Q8.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Headlights |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V442000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Volkswagen R32 | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-442?
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
How is recall 07V-442 fixed?
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. The recall will begin on october 31, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.