A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225486-volkswagen-atlas-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date February 5, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V284000
“VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 5, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225486-volkswagen-atlas-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 18V284000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V284000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V284000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 18V284000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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