Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V807000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V807000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 33 affected units, Trailing Arm Bolts Improperly Tightened, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles. the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42m2.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V807000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-10-26T00:00:00
Subject: Trailing arm bolts improperly tightened
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 33

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 42M2
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles. the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Consequence Summary: Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 42m2.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.82

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NHTSA ID: 22V807000
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