Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2019): Tires
Recall 21V142000 · Mar 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
2,535
vehicles affected
2,535
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V142000
- Date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,535
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Sidewall
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
What can happen
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V142000?
1 model: Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2019), about 2,535 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V142000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.
What can happen?
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.