NHTSA recall 21V-616: Electrical System

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported August 6, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

21V-616
August 6, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
Safety risk
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V616000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 6, 2021
ComponentElectrical System:Wiring:Relays/Solenoids
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Volkswagen Atlas17 recalls total

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