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2022 VOLKSWAGEN ATLASTransport Canada Recall #2022612
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the bolts for the left-rear trailing arm may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and fall out. If this happens, the trailing arm may break and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of control could create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left-rear trailing arm bolts.
12 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 42M2Updated June 10, 2026