Volkswagen Atlas Recall for Fuel Tank Leak Fire Risk
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Atlas vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the fuel tank to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank leak) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing error that may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on June 22, 2018. This recall is an expansion of recall 17V-766.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AW. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 278
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ATLAS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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