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Published 16 Apr 2007 Ref JP-1213951

Volkswagen: Headlights

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
16 Apr 2007
Units affected
5432
Reference
JP-1213951

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen VW Passat Variant 2.0 2005–2007 Volkswagen VW Passat Variant 2.0T 2005–2007 Volkswagen VW Passat Variant 3.2 V6 4Motion 2005–2007 Volkswagen VW Passat Sedan 2.0 2005–2007 Volkswagen VW Passat Sedan 2.0T 2005–2007 Volkswagen VW Passat Sedan 3.2 V6 4Motion 2005–2007

Hazard

The mounting structure of the power connector for high-intensity discharge headlights is inadequate, resulting in some units not being securely attached. Continued use may cause the power connector to detach due to vibration during operation, resulting in headlight failure.
Show original (日本語)
高輝度放電灯式前照灯の電源コネクターの取付構造が不適切なため、確実に装着されていないものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、走行中の振動等により、電源コネクターが脱落し、前照灯が点灯しないおそれがある。

Remedy

Install an anti-detachment clip on the headlight power connector for all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、前照灯の電源コネクター部に脱落防止用クリップを取付ける。

Official source

View the official recall notice