NHTSA Recall 21V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V132000; Date: Mar. 3, 2021
an insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 128
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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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