Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Vehicles. The Owner’S Manuals Provided With The Affected Vehicles Do Not Inform The Customers About The Child Restraint Size Limitation/RestriCTIons For The Second Row Center Seating Position. As A Result, The Center And Adjacent Outboard Seat Belt Buckles On The Second Row Can Become Damaged It A Child Seat Base Is Installed That Is Wider Than 12.6 Inches.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V380000
Component Description
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Damaged Seat Belt Buckle Can Release Unexpectedly, Increasing The Risk Of Injury In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Center And Left Outboard Seat Belt Buckles, And Replace Them If Necessary, Free Of Charge. Volkswagen Will Also Provide An Owner’S Manual Supplement Addressing Child Safety And Child Restraints. The Recall Began June 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 69X1.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161117
End Of Manufacture
20180614
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54729
Date Owners Notified
20180629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180607
Make Campaign Number
69X1