Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The air conditioning system in your Atlas has a tube that helps drain water away from the air bag control module. In some 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles, this tube might get blocked.
Risk if Unfixed
If water leaks into the air bag control module, it could cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly, which could lead to a serious injury or a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will fix the drainage issue and replace the air bag control module if necessary — all for free. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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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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