Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain Volkswagen Atlas vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V284000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 278 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V284000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 02, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V284000 |
| Units affected: | 278 |
- 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."
- 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 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.