Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

24V723000

ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2024-09-27Affected1,591 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.

Risk

An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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  • Volkswagen