2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Published May 4, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V284000, published May 4, 2018 and initiated May 2, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- ATLAS
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Atlas — Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V284000 on May 4, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: ATLAS.