Volkswagen fuel tank on these vehicles may leak fuel due to a manufacturing error.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the storage tank assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
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 18V-284.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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