Recall 22V086000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety Consequence
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2019 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2020 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2020 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
| 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
| 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.