Transport Canada Recall - 2021032 - VOLKSWAGEN
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Last updated
Summary
Product
SUV recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2020 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT, 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS, 2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS CROSS SPORT
Issue
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front steering knuckles may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the steering knuckle could break suddenly while driving. If this happens, there would be a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front knuckles and replace them, if necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65818
Transport Canada
ID
2021032
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