NHTSA Recall 07V442000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 340,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volkswagen GTI.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V442000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Q8 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | September 24, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 will begin on 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V442000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen GTI | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volkswagen R32 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volkswagen Rabbit | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.