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March 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V132000
Incorrectly Machined Wheel Lug Bolt Holes
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V132
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 128
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 44Q9.
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.
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