NHTSA recall 21V-892 (21V892000)
visibility recall reported November 17, 2021 - about 54,429 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V892000
- Also written as
- 21V-892
- Manufacturer number
- 87H4
- Reported
- November 17, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~54,429
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
Why it is dangerous
A water leak may damage the air bag control module, causing an inadvertent air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-892 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.