Recall 22V-657
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Trailer hitches.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-657
- Reported
- August 31, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 3,184 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2022
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2022