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Volkswagen Recall 44Q5: Overcured Tires Can Fail
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Tires — Sidewall
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
- Actions
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
- Documents (11)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 17, 2020 Repair Available Safety Recall 44Q5 / Continental Tires
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-4
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