VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V616000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-27 2021-08-06 2021-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97FR

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.

Consequence

A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.

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.