Issue ID | 1394382 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11010399 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/07/17 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dashboard displayed error to check right low beam. Purchased replacement bulb. Installed bulb and problem persisted. Did online searches and found a recall for a "150,201 2012-'13 volkswagen passat sedans because a low-beam headlight bulb could lose electrical contact, leading to reduced visibility". I swapped the working socket/bulb combo from the left and it worked in the right hand housing. I found the part number for the replacement socket, and bought it at local dealer. The part appears to have been redesigned. Installed with the original bulb and it worked fine. The old socket has one terminal that has melted plastic around it. I called vw customer service and they claimed my car was not covered under a recall for this condition and they refused reimbursement for the part. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | IRVINE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A36DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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