VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V504000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-09 2020-08-26 2020-08-27

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 94N7

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.

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.safercar.gov.