VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2022: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V807000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-22 2022-10-26 2022-10-27

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42M2

Component: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.