Volkswagen Atlas recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 2, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Recall number

18V284000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 278 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.