2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall: tank assembly
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 2, 2018. It covers about 278 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 278
- reported
- May 2, 2018
- owners notified
- Jun 22, 2018
- related complaints
- 36
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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 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 number 18V284000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 18V284000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 18V284000, reported on May 2, 2018, covers about 278 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V284000?
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.
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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