Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2021 Atlas And 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles. One Or Both Steering Knuckles May Have Been Damaged During ProduCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V712000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
A Damaged Steering Knuckle Can Fail, Causing A Loss Of Steering, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, As Necessary, Replace The Steering Knuckle, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 19, 2020. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 40Q6. Note: Owners Are Advised To Do Not Drive The Vehicle Until The Vehicle Has Been Inspected And Repaired If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
776
Date Owners Notified
20201119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20201117
Make Campaign Number
40Q6