DUTCHMEN ATLAS 2021: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| Make : DUTCHMEN | Model : ATLAS | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V132000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-03-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-03-03 | Date Added to Database: 2021-03-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 44Q9 | ||
| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 128 | ||
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Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub. |
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Consequence:
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9. |
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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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