Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport (2018-2021): Equipment
Recall 22V086000 · Feb 16, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
3,648
vehicles affected
3,648
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V086000
- Date
- Feb 16, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,648
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What can happen
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2018-2021 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V086000?
2 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2018-2021), Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2020-2021), about 3,648 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V086000?
Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
What can happen?
Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and 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.