NHTSA Campaign Id 21V812000; Date: Oct. 15, 2021
the bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas; 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport; 2021 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 30
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.
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.
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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