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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V442📅 Sep 19, 2007

2005–2008 Volkswagen Jetta & 2006–2008 Volkswagen GTI + 2 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V442000
Manufacturer recall #
Q8
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
340,000
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-822-8987
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 31, 2007
Built
Oct 31, 2005 – Sep 27, 2007
Recall started by
OVSC
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V442 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V442?

2005–2008 Volkswagen Jetta & 2006–2008 Volkswagen GTI + 2 more. 340,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volkswagen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-822-8987.