2018 Volkswagen Atlas recall: buckle assembly

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 7, 2018. It covers about 54,729 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 54,729
reported: Jun 7, 2018
owners notified: Jun 29, 2018
related complaints: 13

Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. As a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.
Risk: A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1.

Recall number 18V380000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Atlas 2018 2018

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about seat belts problems.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Questions about recall 18V380000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 18V380000, reported on June 7, 2018, covers about 54,729 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V380000?

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1.

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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