NHTSA Campaign 20V712000
STEERING
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 17, 2020 · 776 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
Consequence
A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2021 | 776 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2020 | 776 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2021 | 776 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V712000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.