Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V712000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V712000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles Includes 776 affected units, Loss of Steering Due To Knuckle Failure, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles. one or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. the recall began november 19, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 40q6. note: owners are advised to do not drive the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V712000
Report Received Date: 2020-11-17T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of steering due to knuckle failure
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 776

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 40Q6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas and 2020-2021 atlas cross sport vehicles. one or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
Consequence Summary: A damaged steering knuckle can fail, causing a loss of steering, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. the recall began november 19, 2020. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 40q6. note: owners are advised to do not drive the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: Yes
Completion Rate: 99.87

Metadata

SID: row-bud4_zf8p-r8wd
NHTSA ID: 20V712000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: