NHTSARecalled Aug 31, 2022 · #22V657000
Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate
Hazard
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Loose Hitch Bolts May Allow Trailer to Separate
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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What you should do
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.