DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2021: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 23V215000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2023-03-29 | Date Added to Database: 2023-03-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69FB | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 143053 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB. |
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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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