09D9 – Reduced GVWR Label Missing – 2018-2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport

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February 16, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V086000

Reduced GVWR Label Missing/FMVSS 110

Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V086

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,648

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

Remedy

Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 09D9.

Notes

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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