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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

NHTSA · 20V716000 · published 2020-11-18

NHTSA campaign 20V716000

Hazard

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
2021 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
2021 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN