2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas recall: sidewall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 5, 2021. It covers about 2,535 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,535
- reported
- Mar 5, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 24, 2021
- related complaints
- 6
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Recall number 21V142000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018-2019 20182019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 21V142000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas sidewall?
Yes. Recall 21V142000, reported on March 5, 2021, covers about 2,535 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V142000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
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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