NHTSA recall 22V-657: Trailer Hitches

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported August 31, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Trailer Hitches recall

22V-657
August 31, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V657000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateAugust 31, 2022
ComponentTrailer Hitches
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

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport7 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Atlas7 recalls total