2018 VW ATLAS RECALL - #22V086000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW ATLAS |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/17/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/2022 |
| # Affected |
3,648 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." |
| Consequences |
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9. |
| 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 |
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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