NHTSA recall 21V616000
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Volkswagen Atlas and 1 more
Reported Aug 6, 202133 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 97FR
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
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