VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V504000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2021 |
| 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
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."
A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
