Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport (2020-2021): Steering
Recall 21V026000 · Jan 27, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
10,303
vehicles affected
10,303
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V026000
- Date
- Jan 27, 2021
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,303
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2021 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V026000?
2 models: Volkswagen Atlas (2021), Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport (2020-2021), about 10,303 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V026000?
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.
What can happen?
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.