Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V892000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V892000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 54,429 affected units, Blocked Drain Tube May Cause Air Bag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles. the air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87h4.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V892000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Blocked drain tube may cause air bag deployment

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 54,429

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 87H4

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles. the air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.

Consequence Summary: A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87h4.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.51

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