Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between
1/1/1900 – 1/1/1900
Recalled on
2/17/2022
Influenced by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on
1/1/1900
# Affected
3,648
Recalled for
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Consequences
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 09D9.
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.nhtsa.gov.
See also
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for STEERING
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for STEERING
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for WHEELS, RIM
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2021 VW ATLAS CROSS SPORT Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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