Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's air conditioning system drain tube might be blocked, which could cause water to leak inside your car near a critical safety module.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag control module could get damaged, leading to an unexpected air bag deployment, which increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix! Your dealer will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, if needed, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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