NHTSA recall 22V-807: Suspension

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported October 26, 2022 · 3 affected model years

Suspension recall

22V-807
October 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Safety risk
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V807000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateOctober 26, 2022
ComponentSuspension:Critical Fasteners
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

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport6 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport7 recalls total2022 Volkswagen Atlas7 recalls total

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