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2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: labels

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 16, 2022. It covers about 3,648 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,648
reported
Feb 16, 2022
owners notified
Mar 31, 2022

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.

Recall number 22V086000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 22V086000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport labels?

Yes. Recall 22V086000, reported on February 16, 2022, covers about 3,648 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V086000?

Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.

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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