2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and others recall: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 15, 2021. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Oct 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Nov 2, 2021
- related complaints
- 6
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Risk
- The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
Recall number 21V812000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 21V812000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and others lugs/nuts/bolts/studs?
Yes. Recall 21V812000, reported on October 15, 2021, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V812000?
Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
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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