‘A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,’ the NHTSA says.
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Volkswagen Group of America has recalled over 170,000 vehicles due to a software error that may affect certain models’ rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Reston, Virginia-headquartered carmaker, which is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group of automobile companies of Germany, said the recall issued on May 22 impacts certain 2024-2025 Atlas Cross Sport and Atlas vehicles.
The software error could cause the review camera image to become distorted when the car is in reverse, the NHTSA says. Due to this, the vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety requirements, the government agency said.
“A distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the NHTSA.
What Volkswagen models are affected by recall?
The Volkswagen models impacted by the recall include:
- Volkswagen Atlas 2024-25
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2024-25
What should Volkswagen owners with affected models do?
The NHTSA said dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.
Owner notification letters should be mailed by July 18, according to the government agency. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 91SB.
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