Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V766000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 58 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V766000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 29, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V766000 |
| Units affected: | 58 |
- Description:
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Consequeces:
- 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 December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.
- 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.