Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V380000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V380000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles Includes 54,729 affected units, Certain Child Seats may Damage Seat Belt Buckles, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.