2021 VW PASSAT RECALL - #21V812000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/18/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/2/2021 |
| # Affected |
30 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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 |
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. |
| See also |
2021 VW PASSAT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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