A MAJOR car manufacturer is recalling thousands of SUVs over a fire risk with drivers urged to hand their motor in for a check.
Volkswagen is recalling 177,493 crossover SUVs, including certain Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
The motors recalled range from model years 2024 to 2025 and may possibly have loose engine covers.
The engine cover may have been improperly installed after vehicle service, allowing it to come loose and contact hot engine surfaces, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Officials warn a loose engine cover could potentially increase the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen dealers will remove the engine cover, free of charge, to remedy the issue, the NHTSA said.
Workers assemble a Volkswagen SUV (stock)[/caption]
