Recall 24V-723
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-723
- Reported
- September 27, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 1,591 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
The risk
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2024
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2024