NHTSA recall 22V-657 (22V657000)
trailer hitches recall reported August 31, 2022 - about 3,184 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V657000
- Also written as
- 22V-657
- Manufacturer number
- 66N8
- Reported
- August 31, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,184
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-657 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.