Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | 2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles | NHTSA Recall #25V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 25V100000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 177,493 affected units, Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire, component: ENGINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. the engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 18, 2025. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 10x5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 25V100000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2025-02-17T00:00:00
Subject: Loose engine cover may melt and cause fire
Component: Engine
Potentially Affected Units: 177,493

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10X5
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles. the engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces.
Consequence Summary: A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 18, 2025. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 10x5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gnd5-26yd-hrct
NHTSA ID: 25V100000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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