If a plastic part in the engine bay carrying coolant ... plastic bumper cover, collapsible steering column, and the barrage of airbags front occupants meet on impact. I can’t say the same ...

VW's recall filings state the plastic engine covers found on these Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport models can shift upon re-installation, which in turn may lead to contact with the hot engine.

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 177,500 examples of its Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs due to a defect that may cause the engine cover to come loose and potentially melt on hot engine surfaces.