What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019242
- Recall date
- 23 May 2019
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Models
- Passat, Atlas
- Model years
- 2012 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Lights And Instruments
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 51,987
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnCertain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations. rnrnSafety Risk: rnHeadlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019242.