2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — Equipment: other: labels
Published February 17, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 16, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V086000, published February 17, 2022 and initiated February 16, 2022. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ATLAS
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2020 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2019 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V086000 on February 17, 2022. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: ATLAS.