2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 3, 2021. It covers about 128 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 128
- reported
- Mar 3, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 12, 2021
- related complaints
- 6
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V132000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 21V132000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?
Yes. Recall 21V132000, reported on March 3, 2021, covers about 128 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V132000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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