Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V284000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V284000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting volkswagen atlas vehicles Includes 278 affected units, Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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volkswagen atlas vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V284000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-05-02T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel leak from fuel tank/fmvss 301

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 278

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20AW

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.4

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