Transport CanadaMedium Risk
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2014080
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the low beam headlamp bulbs may lose electrical contact if the hood is closed roughly, or dropped from a certain height. This could compromise driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and adjust hood bumpers to prevent the hood from contacting the headlamp assemblies, and will also install improved bulb fittings.
10,152 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 94G8/7VUpdated June 10, 2026