Warning
Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models: BACK OVER PREVENTION
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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Volkswagen Recalls Multiple Models: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
- 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
- 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
Recall Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Golf R, Golf GTI, 2024 Atlas, and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The rearview camera image may be delayed or deactivated after shifting into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Owners may contact VW customer service at 1-800-893-5298. VW's number for this recall is 91US.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas involving back over prevention:software, reported on June 27, 2024. A rearview camera with a delayed or deactivated image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database