Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V657000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V657000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 3,184 affected units, Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. the trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 28, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 66n8.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V657000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-08-31T00:00:00
Subject: Loose hitch bolts may allow trailer to separate
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 3,184

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 66N8
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. the trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence Summary: Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 28, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 66n8.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.18

Metadata

SID: row-bm4a~icgg~82v5
NHTSA ID: 22V657000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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