2022 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Trailer Hitches recall
NHTSA campaign 22V657000 · 3,184 units potentially affected · filed Aug 31, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
The fix
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.
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
- 22V657000
- Manufacturer no.
- 66N8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Units affected
- 3,184
- Report received
- Aug 31, 2022
- Owner letters
- Sep 16, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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