NHTSA Campaign 18V284000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported May 2, 2018 · 278 vehicles affected
What's 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."
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS | 2018 | 278 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V284000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.