Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Atlas Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Weld Defect
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Atlas vehicles because a fuel tank weld defect may cause fuel leaks or engine stalling, increasing fire and crash risks.
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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire and engine stalling that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tank assembly where the suction jet may have been welded in the incorrect position. This error allows fuel to leak and may cause uneven fuel distribution, leading to engine stalling.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 30, 2019.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 6
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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