VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021: WHEELS:RIM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V132000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-03 | 2021-03-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 44Q9
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
