Recall
Volkswagen Atlas — 17V766000
NHTSA ID
17V766000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Atlas
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2017-11-29
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Units Affected
58
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
20AQ
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
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 December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.