2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall: storage

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 29, 2017. It covers about 58 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 58
reported: Nov 29, 2017
owners notified: Jan 10, 2018
related complaints: 36

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.

Recall number 17V766000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Atlas 2018 2018

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about fuel system problems.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Questions about recall 17V766000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas storage?

Yes. Recall 17V766000, reported on November 29, 2017, covers about 58 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V766000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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