VW Cross Sport and Atlas recall: The air conditioning system evaporator housing drainpipe may have been incorrectly manufactured
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The drainpipe of the evaporator housing of the air conditioning system may have been incorrectly manufactured leading to water accumulating and dripping onto the airbag control unit.
The fix
Check the drainpipe of the evaporator housing. If found to be incorrectly manufactured the drainpipe must be modified and the airbag control unit replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Sport | 16 Sep 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | 2 |
| Atlas | 13 Jul 2020 | 13 Jul 2020 | 2 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 30 May 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.