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NHTSA recall 22V152000

Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

March 28, 2022report date
222,892units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas fl vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.

Why it matters: A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2023 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 22V152000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.