An insufficiently attached wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Wheels — Rim

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.

Actions

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts, and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9.

Documents (12)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - VOLKSWAGEN Date: March 03, 2021 Repair Available Safety Recall 44Q9 / Wheel(s) Lug Bolt Seat Machining
• Detect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
• 44Q9 Recall FAQ_12012021
• 44Q9 Recall FAQ
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4

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