NHTSA 21V812000Manufacturer no. 40R7
Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing
- Report received by NHTSA
- October 15, 2021
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 30 (whole campaign)
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- PASSAT
Components: Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing; Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Defect summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Safety risk
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V812000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov