Volkswagen Atlas fuel tank may leak

NHTSA campaign 18V284000 · Reported May 2, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A fuel leak near a source of ignition can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V284000
Reported to NHTSA	May 2, 2018
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain Atlas vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the fuel tank to leak fuel. A leaking fuel tank means fuel is escaping when it should stay sealed inside the tank. Because of this defect, these vehicles do not meet federal requirements for fuel system integrity, which cover how fuel tanks and lines are built to prevent leaks.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included in this recall.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The fuel tank replacement is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V284000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Volkswagen Atlas

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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 risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.