2020 Volkswagen Atlas Compliance Recall 94N7 Driver Headlight Aim

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August 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V504000

Driver’s Side Headlight Aimed Too Low/FMVSS 108

A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V504

Manufacturer VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 11

 

Summary

VolkswageneBay Group of America, Inc. (VolkswageneBay) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver’s side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

 

Remedy

VolkswageneBay will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver’s side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact VolkswageneBay customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VolkswageneBay’s number for this recall is 94N7.

 

Notes

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.

 

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Compliance Recall – USA
Code: 94N7

SubjectDriver Headlight Aim
Release DateSeptember 03, 2020
Affected Vehicles
Country Beginning Model Year Ending Model Year Vehicle Vehicle Count
USA 2021 2021 ATLAS 5
USA 2020 2020 ATLAS CROSS SPORT 6

 

Check Campaigns/Actions screen in ELSA on the day of repair to verify that a VIN qualifies for repair under this action.  ELSA is the only valid campaign inquiry & verification source. 

  • Campaign status must show โ€œopen.โ€
  • If ELSA shows other open action(s), inform your customer so that the work can also be completed at the same time the vehicle is in the workshop for this campaign.

 

Problem DescriptionThe driver side headlight may have been aimed too low during vehicle production. This makes the headlight noncompliant with FMVSS 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. A headlight that is incorrectly aimed can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective ActionAdjust the driver side headlight aim to meet regulatory requirements.
Code VisibilityOn or about September 03, 2020, the campaign code will be applied to affected vehicles.
Owner  NotificationOwner notification will take place in September 2020. Owner letter examples are included in this bulletin for your reference.
Additional InformationPlease alert everyone in your dealership about this action, including Sales, Service, Parts and Accounting personnel.  Contact Warranty if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY & COMPLIANCE RECALLS

New Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. By law, dealers must correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle that fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or that contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety.

Pre-Owned Vehicles in Dealer Inventory: Dealers should not deliver any pre-owned vehicles in their inventory which are involved in a safety or compliance recall until the defect has been remedied.

Dealers must ensure that every affected inventory vehicle has this campaign completed before delivery to consumers.

Fill out and affix Campaign Completion Label (CAMP 010 000) after work is complete.  

Labels can be ordered at no cost via the Compliance Label Ordering portal at www.vwhub.com.

 

Claim Entry Instructions

The labor times listed here may differ from the labor operations and labor times listed in ELSA.

After campaign has been completed, enter claim as soon as possible to help prevent work from being duplicated elsewhere. Attach the ELSA screen print showing action open on the day of repair to the repair order.

If customer refused campaign work:

  • U.S. dealers: Submit request via WISE under the Campaigns/Update/Recall Closure option.

 

Service Number 94N7
Damage Code 0099
Parts Vendor Code WWO
Claim Type Sold vehicle: 7 10

Unsold vehicle: 7 90

Causal Indicator Mark labor as causal
Vehicle Wash/Loaner Loaner/rental coverage cannot be claimed under this action. However, loaner/rental may be covered under the Alternate Transportation Program. Please refer to the VolkswageneBay Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual for loaner claims information and reimbursement details.
Criteria I.D. 01
LABOR
Labor Op Time Units Description
9415 13 9930Adjust left (driver) front headlight

 


Customer Letter Example (USA)

 

<MONTH YEAR>

 

<CUSTOMER NAME>
<CUSTOMER ADDRESS>
<CUSTOMER CITY STATE ZIPCODE>

This notice applies to your vehicle:  <MODEL YEAR> <BRAND> <CARLINE>, <VIN>

NHTSA: 20V504

Subject: Compliance Recall 94N7 – Driver Headlight Aim

 

Dear VolkswageneBay Owner,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. VolkswageneBay has decided that certain 2020-2021 VolkswageneBay vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle affected by this action.

 

What is the issue?

The driver side headlight may have been aimed too low during vehicle production. This makes the headlight noncompliant with FMVSS 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment. A headlight that is incorrectly aimed can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

What will we do?

To correct this noncompliance, your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer will adjust the driver side headlight aim to meet regulatory requirements.  This work will take about an hour to complete and will be performed for you free of charge. Please keep in mind that your dealer may need additional time for the preparation of the repair, as well as to accommodate their daily workshop schedule.

 

What should you do?

Please contact your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer without delay to schedule this recall repair.  To set up an appointment online, please visit www.vw.com/find-adealer.

 

Lease vehicles and address changes

If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you have changed your address or sold the vehicle, please fill out the enclosed prepaid Owner Reply card and mail it to us so we can update our records.

 

Can we assist you further?

If your authorized VolkswageneBay dealer fails or is unable to complete this work free of charge within a reasonable time, or if you should have any questions about this communication, please reach out to us using your preferred method of communication at www.vw.com/contact or by calling us at 800-893-5298.

 

Checking your vehicle for open Recalls and Service Campaigns

To check your vehicleโ€™s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall/service campaign, please visit www.vw.com/owners/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall/Service Campaign Lookup tool.

 

If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, you may file a complaint with:  The Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause; however we are taking this action to help ensure your safety and continued satisfaction with your vehicle.   

Sincerely,

VolkswageneBay Customer Protection

 


Repair Overview

  • Adjust left (driver) front headlight

 

Aligning Left (driver) Headlamp

  • The following pre-conditions must be met prior to aligning the left (driver) headlamp:
    • The headlamp glass must not be damaged or dirty.
    • Reflectors and light sources OK o Move vehicle back and forth for a few meters or bounce the front and rear of vehicle several times up and down to settle the springs.
    • The vehicle and the headlamp adjusting unit must be on level ground.
    • Vehicle or headlamp adjusting unit must be aligned.
    • Angle dimension must be set.
    • The headlamp adjusting unit if equipped must be located in the correct adjustment mode.
    • Pay attention to the Headlamp Adjusting Unit Owner’s Manual.
    • The current software for the Headlamp Adjusting Unit -VAS621001- is available on the homepage of the manufacturer.

 

NOTE

The designation VOR is visible on the headlamp from the exterior.

The sideways/lateral adjustment is sealed on SAE headlamps.

 

Angle dimension for SAE VOR LED headlamp:

Fuel Gauge Level Angle Dimension
0 to ยฝ0.1%
ยฝ to Full0.0%

 

  • Observe the fuel level to determine the correct Angle Dimension.
  • Check if the right level cut-off line contacts the dividing line <2> on the headlamp adjusting unit test surface.

 

LED Headlamp, Adjusting, Version 1

1 – Lateral adjustment

2 – Height adjustment

  • Turn the adjusting screw for height adjustment <2> until the correct setting is achieved.

 

CAUTION

The lateral adjustment should be sealed. DO NOT attempt to make a lateral adjustment.

 

LED Headlamp, Adjusting, Version 2

1 – Lateral adjustment

2 – Height adjustment

  • Turn the height adjustment adjusting screw <1> until the correct setting is achieved.

 

CAUTION

The lateral adjustment should be sealed. DO NOT attempt to make a lateral adjustment.

 



2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
VOLKSWAGENeBayATLAS2021
VOLKSWAGENeBayATLAS CROSS SPORT2020

 


9 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V504-3140.PDF 211.439KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – 94N7_VW Customer

RCONL-20V504-3375.pdf 103.376KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V504-1931.PDF 211.335KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V504-9412.pdf 390.266KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: September 02, 2020 94N7_VW Dealer Launch Notice _USA

RCMN-20V504-6769.pdf 195.241KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V504-9640.pdf 330.77KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V504-7512.PDF 211.153KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V504-7840.PDF 211.253KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3

RCLQRT-20V504-4817.PDF 211.548KB

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