Recall
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — 22V657000
NHTSA ID
22V657000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Atlas Cross Sport
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-08-31
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
3,184
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
66N8
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.