New Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport recalled for hood fire risk

Volkswagen is recalling more than 177,000 new Atlas three-row and related Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUVs for a heightened fire risk, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The engine cover may have been improperly installed in 2024 and 2025 models, and it could come loose and contact hot surfaces that could cause it to melt and trigger a fire…Volkswagen is recalling more than 177,000 new Atlas three-row and related Atlas Cross Sport five-seat crossover SUVs for a heightened fire risk, the NHTSA disclosed Monday. The engine cover may have been improperly installed in 2024 and 2025 models, and it could come loose and contact hot surfaces that could cause it to melt and trigger a fire…