Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA recall 21V616000 · announced August 6, 2021 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 33 units affected

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.

The risk

A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.