Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | 2018 atlas vehicles | NHTSA Recall #17V766000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V766000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 atlas vehicles Includes 58 affected units, Fuel Tank may Leak Fuel, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2018 atlas vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V766000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank may leak fuel

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 58

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20AQ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 94.83

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