NHTSA Recall # | 156914 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V504000 |
MFG Compaign # | 94N7 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Date of notification | 09/09/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/08/20 |
Report created | 27/08/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 108 |
Estimated number of affected units | 11 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 atlas cross sports and 2021 atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." |
Consequence summary | A headlight aimed incorrectly aimed reduces the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began september 9, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94n7. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |