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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: 2022-2023 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport Recalled for Loose Trailing Arm Bolts

Agency Publication Date: October 26, 2022
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Summary

Volkswagen is recalling 33 of its 2022 Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles because the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly. These bolts can loosen and fall out while the vehicle is in motion, which could cause the trailing arm to break. Owners should take their vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer for a free bolt replacement to ensure the rear suspension remains secure.

Risk

If the trailing arm bolts fall out, the trailing arm can fracture, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash for the driver and others on the road.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's model and year to see if you own a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL or a 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
  2. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts replaced.
  3. Identify your specific recall status by contacting Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and referencing recall number 42M2.
  4. For additional information or to verify your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free replacement of driver-side rear trailing arm bolts.

How to: Contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the bolts replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL
Product: 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V807000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Volkswagen Dealers
Units Affected: 33 vehicles(33% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 22, 2022
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 42M2
Agency Last Updated: November 23, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response