Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 555
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-09-26
- Owners notified
- 2022-11-22
Defect description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak may increase the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.