DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2021: STEERING
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V026000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-02-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-01-27 | Date Added to Database: 2021-01-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 40Q7 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10303 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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