2024 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 24V723000 · 1,591 units potentially affected · filed Sep 27, 2024
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Why it matters
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V723000
- Manufacturer no.
- 471F
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Units affected
- 1,591
- Report received
- Sep 27, 2024
- Owner letters
- Oct 21, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.