Volkswagen has announced a recall for more than 160,000 Passat sedans sold in the US and Canada.
The company has found that the electrical connector for the low-beam headlight sometimes disconnects itself due to strong vibrations, such as a forcefully-closed hood.
The issue has raised concerns of reduced visibility if a headlight becomes disconnected, however the automaker claims it has received no reports of accidents or injuries due to the defect.
Owners will be notified to bring in their car to a dealer for a free installation of an improved fitting, while the hood bumpers will be inspected and adjusted to eliminate contact with the headlight housing.
The recall covers certain Passat sedans between model years 2012 and 2013, including 150,000 in the US and just over 10,000 in Canada.
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