NHTSA Complaint #11714321 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11714321 |
| Vehicle | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
The hood release latch fails during normal operations rendering the engine compartment inaccessible and constituting a safety issue.
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