VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V284000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-22 | 2018-05-02 | 2018-05-04 |
Production Dates: 2017-04-27 - 2017-06-20
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20AW
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 278
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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."
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
