NHTSA campaign 21V616000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V616000
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.
What can happen
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers
- Electrical system: Wiring: Relays/solenoids
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.