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Volkswagen Atlas Side Air Bag Deployment Delay
high How serious is it? About this label
A delayed air bag deployment during a side-impact crash can increase the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V152000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | AIR Bags:side/window |
| Vehicles covered | 9 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The wiring that connects the front doors to the vehicle can corrode over time. This corrosion can break the electrical connection needed for the front side air bags. If the vehicle is in a side-impact crash, this can delay the driver or passenger side air bag from deploying when it's needed, which can affect how well it protects the occupant.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule an inspection.
3. The door wiring harness will be secured or replaced, free of charge.
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 22V152000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (9)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
- Safety risk
- A delayed air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.