While driving, the steering wheel warning light briefly flashed on my dashboard and then disappeared. Later, it came back on and stayed illuminated. A few minutes after that, my car caught fire, which spread to my garage and caused significant damage to my house.
| VIN Pattern | 1V2HR2CA*NC****** |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | Atlas 4Motion |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Trim | SE w/ Tech |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | FSI |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Engine HP | 276 |
| Engine KW | 205.813 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 219.685 |
| Other Engine Info | Test Group: NVGAT03.6VAS / Emis. Std.: Tier 3 BIN 70 LEV3 ULEV70 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring System | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Indirect |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Seat Belt: Active-Dr/Pass / Advanced Front Airbags |
| Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source | LED |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant City | CHATTANOOGA |
| Plant State | TENNESSEE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |