NHTSA Campaign 21V812000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 21V812000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 21V812000 (3)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V812000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.