2021 VW ATLAS RECALL - #21V616000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 VW ATLAS |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/6/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/27/2021 |
| # Affected |
33 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter. |
| Consequences |
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for SEATS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for STEERING
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for STEERING
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for WHEELS, RIM
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, INJECTORS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, INFOTAINMENT, SOFTWARE
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2021 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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