2023 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 22V718000 · 555 units potentially affected · filed Sep 26, 2022
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Why it matters
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
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
- 22V718000
- Manufacturer no.
- 47T2
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Units affected
- 555
- Report received
- Sep 26, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 22, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.