Storage: tank assemblyRecall 18V-284 · 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-284 covers 278 2018 Volkswagen Atlas for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 27, 2017 to June 20, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.