Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V702000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
760
Date Owners Notified
20201130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20201113
Make Campaign Number
44Q5