2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: trailer hitches
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 31, 2022. It covers about 3,184 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,184
- reported
- Aug 31, 2022
- owners notified
- Sep 16, 2022
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
Recall number 22V657000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 22V657000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 22V657000, reported on August 31, 2022, covers about 3,184 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V657000?
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
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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