Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport (2022): Trailer hitches
Recall 22V657000 · Aug 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
3,184
vehicles affected
3,184
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V657000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,184
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
What can happen
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2022 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V657000?
2 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2022), Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2022), about 3,184 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V657000?
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
What can happen?
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, 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.