NHTSARecalled Feb 17, 2025 · #25V100000
Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces. A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10X5.