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Volkswagen Atlas Tires May Have Sidewall Defect

NHTSA campaign 21V142000 · Reported Mar 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

Sudden air loss or tread/belt separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V142000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 5, 2021
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Tires:sidewall
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain Atlas vehicles that are equipped with Continental tires. During production, it is possible that some of these tires were left in the curing process for too long. Tires that are cured for too long can develop a break in the sidewall. This break can lead to sudden air loss from the tire, or it can cause the tread and belt inside the tire to separate from the rest of the tire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the tires inspected and replaced if necessary; you can also call Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V142000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Volkswagen Atlas
2019 Volkswagen Atlas

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen tire recalls involving sidewall failures and pressure monitoring · all 3 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Safety risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44R1.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.