DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2022: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V807000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2022-11-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 2022-10-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42M2 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 33 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out. |
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Consequence:
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2. |
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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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