TENS of thousands of Volkswagen vehicles have been recalled in the US after some engines began coming loose – risking starting a blaze.
The company is ordering the return of some crossover SUVs, including certain Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport cars made in 2024 and 2025.
VW Atlas 2024 is one of the models being recalledCredit: YouTube @Consumer ReportsA total of 177,493 have been recalled over fears they could have loose engine covers.
The manufacturer wants to check whether the covers were installed incorrectly after the cars were serviced.
Loose covers could make contact hot engine surfaces, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
And officials warned this hot contact posed a risk of fire.
Customers with the affected cars are being urged to bring them to a Volkswagen dealership.
There, the engine cover will be removed free of charge to remedy the issue.
The problem is understood to only affect Volkswagen models based in the United States.
Owners can check if they need to visit a VW dealership by searching online with a few details.
They need to input their licence plate number, model and year of manufacture into the NHTSA portal.
That will immediately tell the owner whether their particular model is affected by any recall orders.
It comes after another huge car name recalled 9,000 motors over fears they pose a fire risk.
Hyundai bosses are concerned that brake fluid could leak into the affected cars, potentially sparking engine fires.
The company is urging drivers to park vehicles in open spaces and away from flammable materials.
And thousands of cars have been recalled over a faulty display feature that could cause serious danger to drivers.
Drivers of these vehicles should look out for a missing detail which could prompt a trip to the auto shop.
According to the latest recall, Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicles were missing the gear “N.”
This mistake could confuse drivers, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle rolling away, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Source: https://www.the-sun.com/motors/13726462/thousands-volkswagen-recalled-engines-loose-fire/