2018 VW ATLAS RECALL - #18V284000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW ATLAS |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/27/2017 - 6/20/2017 |
| Recalled on |
5/4/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/2018 |
| # Affected |
278 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AW. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-766. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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