NHTSA recall 20V-057 (20V057000)
air bags recall reported January 31, 2020 - about 7 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V057000
- Also written as
- 20V-057
- Manufacturer number
- 69AL
- Reported
- January 31, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~7
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly manufactured air bag sensor, which can delay or disable air bag deployment when necessary.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash necessitating frontal air bag deployment, a delayed or disabled airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AL.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-057 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.