What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021116
- Recall date
- 5 March 2021
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Models
- Atlas
- Model years
- 2018 to 2019
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 324
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnCertain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. rnNote: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.rn rnSafety Risk: rnA tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnVolkswagen will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021116.