VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021: WHEELS:RIM

General Information

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

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.

Consequence

An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.