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NHTSA recall 21V026000 · announced January 27, 2021 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 10,303 units affected

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.

The risk

A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
• 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
• 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.