The contact owned a 2023 volkswagen atlas. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, a vehicle was coming towards her in the opposite direction making a left turn, and she collided with another vehicle on its front passenger side. No air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was then towed by her insurance company. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The contact stated that she sustained injuries on her neck and back. The contact's daughter who was the front passenger sustained injuries on her neck, back, and left leg. Both have received medical attention vis doctors. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 24v464000 (air bags) however the vehicle had already been deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
| VIN Pattern | 1V2BR2CA*PC****** |
| 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 | 2023 |
| Trim | SEL |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | 3.6 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: PVGAT03.6VAS / 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Lane Keep System | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Advanced Automatic Collision Notification | 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: All Positions / 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) |