Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2021497 - VOLKSWAGEN

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Summary

Product
SUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS, 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT

Issue

Issue:
Certain vehicles may have damaged relay(s) in the engine compartment fuse box. As a result, the horn and/or engine starter could suddenly turn on and run continuously. A horn or starter that runs continuously could overheat.

Safety Risk:
Parts that overheat can create a fire risk.

Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the date codes of the relays in the engine compartment fuse panel, and replace them as necessary.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65368
Transport Canada ID
2021497

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