CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
- 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
The trailer hitch bolts on certain vehicles may not have been tightened enough at the factory. Loose bolts can fall out, and the remaining bolts can then break. This could cause the trailer hitch to separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, a dealer will tighten the trailer hitch bolts at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 28, 2022. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 66N8. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 2022 |