Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V702000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V702000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t Includes 760 affected units, Overcured Tires Can Fail, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t. the tires may have been over cured.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect dot date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 30, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44q5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V702000
Report Received Date: 2020-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Overcured tires can fail
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 760

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 44Q5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t. the tires may have been over cured.
Consequence Summary: Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect dot date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 30, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44q5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.34

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NHTSA ID: 20V702000
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