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Volkswagen Atlas trailer hitch bolts may be loose

NHTSA campaign 22V657000 · Reported 2022-08-31 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolts holding the trailer hitch onto the vehicle may not have been tightened enough at the factory. Over time a loose bolt can fall out, which puts extra strain on the bolts that are left until they break. If that happens, the hitch and whatever you are towing can come away from the vehicle and into traffic. A dealer will check and tighten the hitch bolts for free on affected 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact your Volkswagen dealer, or VW at 1-800-893-5298, and mention recall 66N8.
3. Get the bolts tightened — it is free and quick — before you tow anything.

Affected vehicles (2)

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.

Official notice

Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The trailer hitch bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Loose bolts may fall out, causing the remaining bolts to break, which could lead to separation of the trailer hitch and trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the trailer hitch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N8.

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