Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V132000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 128 affected units, Incorrectly Machined Wheel Lug Bolt Holes, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 atlas and atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V132000
Report Received Date: 2021-03-03T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrectly machined wheel lug bolt holes
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 128

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 44Q9
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-736z.xp7v.9aec
NHTSA ID: 21V132000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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