2022–2023 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 22V807000 · 33 units potentially affected · filed Oct 26, 2022
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Why it matters
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
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
- 22V807000
- Manufacturer no.
- 42M2
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 33
- Report received
- Oct 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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Atlas 2022
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2022, 2023