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Volkswagen Atlas Recall 20V702: Tires May Blow Out or Lose Tread, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V702, reported November 13, 2020, 760 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain tires fitted to these vehicles, Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires in size 255/50 R20 105T, may have been over cured during manufacturing. Over-cured tires can develop a sidewall break, causing a sudden loss of air pressure, or the tread can separate from the tire. Either condition can lead to a loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.

Volkswagen will notify affected owners. Dealers will check the DOT date code and mold number on your tires to determine whether they are affected, and replace them where needed. The tire inspection and any replacement are free of charge at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Check whether your vehicle is affected by contacting Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and referencing recall number 44Q5, or by checking your VIN for open recalls. Schedule a dealer appointment promptly if your vehicle is involved.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V702Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
Risk
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Atlas2021
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport20202021