Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag sensor in your Atlas or Atlas Cross Sport is a critical safety system that detects whether the passenger seat is occupied. In some 2021-2024 models, the sensor's wiring could malfunction and turn off the air bag when someone is sitting in the passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag is deactivated, you're at a higher risk of serious injury if you're in a crash. This is a critical safety concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat and wiring harness with new, reliable components – free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's essential to address this issue promptly to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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