A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Actions

Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, and December 20, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.

Documents (3)

• Recall 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

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