DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2022: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V657000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-09-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-08-31 | Date Added to Database: 2022-08-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 66N8 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3184 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. |
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Consequence:
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8. |
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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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