NHTSA recall 21V-026: Steering

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported January 27, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Steering recall

21V-026
January 27, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.
Safety risk
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V026000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateJanuary 27, 2021
ComponentSteering
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Volkswagen Atlas17 recalls total2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls total

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