NHTSA recall 24V-723: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported September 27, 2024 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

24V-723
September 27, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Safety risk
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V723000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateSeptember 27, 2024
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
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 nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles