DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V616000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-08-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-08-06 | Date Added to Database: 2021-08-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97FR | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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