Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport (2020-2021): Tires
Recall 20V702000 · Nov 13, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
760
vehicles affected
760
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V702000
- Date
- Nov 13, 2020
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 760
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Sidewall
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2021 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V702000?
2 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2021), Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2020-2021), about 760 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V702000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.