NHTSA recall campaign
21V026000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2021-01-27Affected10,303 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →