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/1225490-volkswagen-atlas-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date November 29, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V766000
“VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 29, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225490-volkswagen-atlas-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 17V766000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V766000).
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ.
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 17V766000 — 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 17V766000 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 December 10, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AQ. 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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