NHTSA Recall 21V892000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V892000; Date: Nov. 17, 2021
a water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport; 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 54,429
Recall Summary:
volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles. the air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
How to Fix:
dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed january 14, 2022. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 87h4.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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