10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2022-09-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year atlas fl and atlas cross sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on november 23, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47t2.
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.
DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Posted on: 2022-10-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 audi q5 sportback, q5, 2022-2023 volkswagen atlas fl, and atlas cross sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Consequence
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, this can (in rare cases) increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 6, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (vw) and 13i5 (audi).
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.
DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Posted on: 2022-10-11
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 audi q5 sportback, q5, 2022-2023 volkswagen atlas fl, and atlas cross sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Consequence
A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, this can (in rare cases) increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 6, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (vw) and 13i5 (audi).
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.
DEFECT #9 - SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Consequence
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42m2.
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.
DEFECT #10 - SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 volkswagen atlas fl and 2022-2023 atlas cross sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Consequence
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 25, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42m2.
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.