NHTSA Recall # | 160532 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V702000 |
MFG Compaign # | 44Q5 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS CROSS SPORT |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Date of notification | 30/11/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/11/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/11/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/11/20 |
Report created | 13/11/20 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 760 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 atlas cross sport and 2021 atlas vehicles equipped with continental cross contact lx sport tires, size 255/50 r 20 105 t. The tires may have been over cured. |
Consequence summary | Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect dot date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44q5. |
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). |