Volkswagen recalls 2021 Atlas vehicles with faulty relays that may cause horn or starter to overheat, risking fire. Dealers will replace relays free of charge.
A horn or starter that remains activated for an extended period of time can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas vehicles due to a potential fire hazard from relays that could cause the horn or starter to overheat. This issue requires dealers to inspect and replace the relays at no cost to owners.
Damaged relays in the engine compartment fuse box can activate the horn or starter unexpectedly for extended periods. This prolonged activation causes overheating, which increases the risk of fire.
Owners of 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles are affected. Drivers with the faulty relay installation are at higher risk of fire.
Check if your 2021 Atlas has a relay installed in the engine compartment fuse box that may be damaged. The recall was announced in August 2021 for specific vehicles.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace the relays if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.
Damaged relays in the engine compartment fuse box can activate the horn or starter unexpectedly for extended periods, causing overheating and fire risk.
Check if your 2021 Atlas has a relay installed in the engine compartment fuse box that may be damaged. The recall was announced in August 2021.
Dealers will inspect and replace the relays for free. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V616000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V616000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
