ALBAWABA - Volkswagen is recalling some 143,000 Atlas SUVs in the United States due to a defect in sensor of the passenger-side front seat, which could switch off the airbags, the firm said in a statement.
The German car manufacturer has advised owners to avoid sitting in the front passenger seat until the issue is resolved.
The recall covers 2018-2021 Atlas models and the 2020 Atlas Cross Sport model.
Volkswagen said that they are currently working on a solution and expect it to be ready by the end of 2023. Repairs will be carried out for free, once a solution has been found.
No accidents or injuries related to the issue have been reported.
