Recall 18V284000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.