Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 13V-569 · 2009–2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recall 13V-569 covers 62,155 2009–2011 Volkswagen Tiguan for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V569000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 667 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Partial Loss of Exterior LightsNHTSA