NHTSA Recall 20V702000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V702000; Date: Nov. 13, 2020
over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport; 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Component: Tires:sidewall
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 760
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t. the tires may have been over cured.
How to Fix:
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect dot date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 12, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44q5.
Recall Notes:
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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