NHTSA Campaign 21V616000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 21V616000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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 fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported June 8, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V616000 (2)
Volkswagen (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V616000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.