Volkswagen recalls 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires (size 255/50 R 20 105 T) due to over-cured tires that may cause sudden air loss or tread separation, increasing crash risk. Free tire replacements offered.
Over cured tires can result in a sidewall break causing a sudden loss of air pressure or the tread separating from the tire. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with specific Continental tires that may have been over-cured. This can cause sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, raising crash risk. Owners should have tires checked and replaced if needed.
Over-cured tires can develop a weak sidewall that breaks suddenly, causing rapid air loss. The tread may also separate from the tire, leading to loss of control and increased crash risk during normal driving.
Owners of 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires (size 255/50 R 20 105 T) are affected. Drivers using these tires without inspection are at higher risk of sudden tire failure.
Check for Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires with size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The recall covers 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport models. Volkswagen will inspect tires at dealerships starting November 30, 2020.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to verify if your tires are affected by the over-cured issue.
Volkswagen will replace affected tires free of charge if they are over-cured.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
The recall began November 30, 2020, and Volkswagen will inspect tires at dealerships. Replacement is free if tires are over-cured.
Over-cured tires can cause sudden sidewall breaks or tread separation, leading to rapid air loss and increased crash risk.
2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport models with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires (size 255/50 R 20 105 T).
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Subject: Recall 20V702000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 20V702000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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