Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's trailer hitch bolts might not be tightened properly, which can cause problems when towing a trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
Loose bolts could fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which might lead to the trailer separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free service at a dealership to have the trailer hitch bolts tightened correctly.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.
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