Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V766000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170516
End Of Manufacture
20170610
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
58
Date Owners Notified
20180110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171129
Make Campaign Number
20AQ
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301