CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
- Risk
- A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
- 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 vehicles may have an air conditioning system drain tube that can become blocked, allowing water to leak inside the vehicle near the airbag control module. Over time, this water can damage the module.
A damaged airbag control module can cause an airbag to deploy unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury, and it may also raise the chance of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will repair the air conditioning drain tube and replace the airbag control module if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 20202021 |