More Volkswagen Atlas SUVs Are Recalled to Fix Airbag Sensor
The automaker says not to use the passenger seat until the problem is fixed
Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 more Atlas SUVs from the 2021 through 2024 model years and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs from the 2020 through 2024 model years to fix a faulty sensor that may prevent the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Volkswagen Atlas Recall Details
Vehicles recalled: 2021 through 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs and 2020 through 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUVs
The problem: An issue with the seat heater could cause a short circuit in the front passenger sensor, which Volkswagen calls a passenger occupant detection system (PODS).
The fix: Volkswagen dealerships will replace the PODS with an updated version of the part, free of charge.
How to contact the manufacturer: Owners can contact Volkswagen at 800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign number: 24V464. Volkswagen’s own number for this recall is 69PZ.
Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: The NHTSA website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.
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