NHTSA recall 21V-812: Wheels

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported October 15, 2021 · 2 affected model years

Wheels recall

21V-812
October 15, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Safety risk
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V812000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report dateOctober 15, 2021
ComponentWheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Volkswagen Passat1 recall total2021 Volkswagen Atlas17 recalls total

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