Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V086000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps Includes 3,648 affected units, Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the reduced gvwr label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 31, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 09d9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V086000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-02-16T00:00:00
Subject: Reduced gvwr label missing/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 3,648

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09D9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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 were mailed march 31, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 09d9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.13

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NHTSA ID: 22V086000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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