Recall 07V442000: Headlamp Adjustment Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volkswagen/GTI 2006-2008

Volkswagen/Jetta 2005-2008

Volkswagen/R32 2006-2008

Volkswagen/Rabbit 2006-2008

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V442000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 17, 2007
COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Headlights

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 340000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
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 is expected to begin on or about 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.