NHTSA Campaign Id 21V142000; Date: Mar. 5, 2021
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.
2018 Volkswagen Atlas; 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
Component: Tires:sidewall
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,535
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.
volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 4, 2021. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44r1.
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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