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October 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V812000
Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V812
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION, WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 30
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 40R7.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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