Safety Recall 69AL – Airbag Crash Sensors – 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped

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January 31, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V057000

Incorrectly Manufactured Air Bag Sensor

In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V057

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  7

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69AL.

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.safercar.gov.

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