Safety Recall Code: 40Q7 – Steering Knuckle(s) – 2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport

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

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January 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V026000

Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure

A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V026

Manufacturer  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components  STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected  10,303

Summary

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.

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.

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