2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: headlights
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 26, 2020. It covers about 11 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11
- reported
- Aug 26, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 9, 2020
- related complaints
- 75
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
Recall number 20V504000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 75 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 20V504000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport headlights?
Yes. Recall 20V504000, reported on August 26, 2020, covers about 11 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V504000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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