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- STEERING
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles have a front steering knuckle that may fracture in the area where the strut mounts. A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the front steering knuckles and, as needed, replace one or both of them at no charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 20202021 |