NHTSA Campaign 21V026000
STEERING
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Jan 27, 2021 · 10,303 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2021 | 10,303 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2020 | 10,303 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT | 2021 | 10,303 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V026000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.