Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The occupant classification system in your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport is like a smart sensor that helps decide whether to turn on the front passenger air bag. In some 2020-2024 models, this system might not work right due to a wiring issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bag for the front passenger won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty occupant classification system, including the sensor mat and wiring, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get a recall notice, and you can reach Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
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