NHTSA recall campaign

21V026000

Steering

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3Affected configurations shown10,303Potential units affected98.6%Latest completion context
ComponentSteering
Report receivedMar 1, 2023
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

A fractured steering knuckle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 21V026000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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