Volkswagen fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline storage. Here is what owners need to know.
The fuel tank may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness, potentially resulting in the tank leaking fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-766.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas |
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