VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021: TIRES:SIDEWALL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V702000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-11-13 | 2020-11-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 44Q5
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 760
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
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.
