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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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