Recall
Volkswagen Atlas — 22V807000
NHTSA ID
22V807000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Atlas
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-10-26
Component
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Units Affected
33
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
42M2
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Consequence
Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.