Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V284000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
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 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170427
End Of Manufacture
20170620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
278
Date Owners Notified
20180622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180502
Make Campaign Number
20AW
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301