Volkswagen Atlas recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 7, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Recall number

18V380000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 54,729 units

Why it was recalled

A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.