NHTSA Complaint #11701460 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11701460 |
| Vehicle | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
The cars Headlight DRL burnt out and no way to replace them or turn of warning off without paying dealership $2K to replace whole light housing. See Reddit Post: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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