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Volkswagen recall: Air bags

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V892000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 17, 2021
Owners notified
Jan 14, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
54,429
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Maker's own recall number
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.

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