Volkswagen owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the rear/other buckle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The owner's manuals provided with the affected vehicles do not inform the customers about the child restraint size limitation/restrictions for the second row center seating position. As a result, the center and adjacent outboard seat belt buckles on the second row can become damaged it a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-380.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen Atlas |
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