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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
- Risk
- A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles may have damaged relays installed in the engine compartment fuse box. These relays could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.
If the horn or starter stays activated for an extended period, it can overheat and increase the risk of fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Dealers will inspect the relays and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 97FR), and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2021 |