Without the reduced GVWR label, the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment — Other — Labels

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Actions

Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.

Documents (6)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VOLKSWAGEN Date: March 30, 2022 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 09D9 / Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 09D9__VW Customer PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 09D9__VW

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