NHTSA CONSUMER ALERT
Volkswagen
Select 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles
Until the free recall repair is developed and completed, owners should not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat.
April 4, 2023 | Washington, DC
Volkswagen of America has issued a recall on select Model Year 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to faulty occupant detection systems in the front passenger seat. Owners are urged to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat until the vehicle is fixed.
The recall affects 143,053 vehicles. According to the manufacturer, the passenger occupant detection system may experience a fault in the wiring, which could deactivate the front passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied. A deactivated air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Until the free recall repair is developed and completed, owners should not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat. Volkswagen is currently developing a remedy and will notify affected owners as soon as the repair is available.
Vehicle owners can visit NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if their vehicle is under recall.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000
- Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 143,053
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the front passenger seat until the remedy has been completed. The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
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.
- Recall 573 Report - March 30, 2023 RCLRPT-23V215-5600.PDF 221.038KB
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V215-5184.PDF
AUDI
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V189000
- Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Components AIR BAGS
- Potential Number of Units Affected 5,224
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Q4 E-Tron SUV and Q4 E-Tron Sportback vehicles. During deployment, the head curtain air bag could deform the door seal and expose the metal inlay within the seal, which could tear the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy
Dealers will install cloth tape in the driver and front passenger B-pillar area, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69FA.
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.
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V189-1965.PDF
HONDA
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V174000
- Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components VISIBILITY
- Potential Number of Units Affected 330,318
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy
Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is ZDK.
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.
- Recall 573 Report - March 30, 2023 RCLRPT-23V174-4979.PDF
- Recall 573 Report - 3/24/2023 RCLRPT-23V174-6040.PDF
- Noncompliance Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V174-8830.PDF
JEEP
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V191000
- Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Components STRUCTURE
- Potential Number of Units Affected 57,885
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. A stud on the frame assembly may puncture the fuel tank in a crash, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, remove the frame stud and apply paint, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 28A.
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.
- Recall 573 Report - 3/28/23 RCLRPT-23V191-9671.PDF 213.998KB
- Recall 573 Report - 3/28/23 RCLRPT-23V191-3459.PDF 213.998KB
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V191-9044.PDF
VOLVO
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V188000
- Manufacturer Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Potential Number of Units Affected 329
Summary
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Remedy
Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
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.
- Defect Notice 573 Report RCLRPT-23V188-6278.PDF
- Recall 573 Report - April 4, 2023 RCLRPT-23V188-9437.PDF
