Volkswagen recalls 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles with possible steering knuckle fractures that could cause loss of vehicle control. Owners must have steering knuckles inspected and replaced free of charge.
A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles due to a risk that the front steering knuckle could fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. This recall is important because a fractured knuckle could lead to a crash.
The front steering knuckle in these vehicles may fracture near the strut mounting area. This fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020-2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of control.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 or 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The recall began February 16, 2021, and applies to specific model years.
Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a steering knuckle inspection and possible replacement.
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles 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.
2020 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 or 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. The recall began February 16, 2021.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a steering knuckle inspection and possible replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V026000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V026000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
