NHTSA Campaign Id 20V504000; Date: Aug. 26, 2020
a headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11
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."
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 25, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. volkswagen's number for this recall is 94n7.
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 www.safercar.gov.
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