NHTSA recall 17V-766 (17V766000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 29, 2017 - about 58 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V766000
- Also written as
- 17V-766
- Manufacturer number
- 20AQ
- Reported
- November 29, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~58
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Atlas vehicles. 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."
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-766 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.