Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V215000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V215000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2021 atlas and 2020 atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 143,053 affected units, Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2021 atlas and 2020 atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 atlas and 2020 atlas cross sport vehicles. the passenger occupant detection system (pods) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the pods sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on march 22, 2024. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69fb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V215000
Report Received Date: 2023-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: Front passenger air bag may not deploy
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 143,053

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69FB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 atlas and 2020 atlas cross sport vehicles. the passenger occupant detection system (pods) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Consequence Summary: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the pods sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on march 22, 2024. owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69fb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.51

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SID: row-z4bd.tn5s-avu8
NHTSA ID: 23V215000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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