2018–2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 22V086000 · 3,648 units potentially affected · filed Feb 16, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V086000
- Manufacturer no.
- 09D9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 3,648
- Report received
- Feb 16, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 31, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020, 2021