Recalls
Recall 101444
USA Recall: 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.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles