Volkswagen Atlas Fuel Tank Defect Risks Leaks, Stalling

NHTSA campaign 19V614000 · Reported Aug 21, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak near a source of ignition increases the risk of a fire, and an engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V614000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 21, 2019
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

A part inside the fuel tank called the suction jet may have been welded in the wrong spot. This can allow fuel to leak from the tank. Uneven fuel distribution caused by the problem can also make the engine stall while driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer to have the fuel tank replaced (customer service: 1-800-893-5298).
3. The repair is free.

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 19V614000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 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

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.

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