Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross
— Recall Campaign #23V215000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 143,053 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V215000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 29, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V215000 |
| Units affected: | 143,053 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
- Consequeces:
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
- 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.