NHTSA recall 21V026000
Steering
Volkswagen Atlas and 1 more
Reported Jan 27, 202110,303 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 40Q7
The defect
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.
The risk
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.