NHTSA recall 18V-380 (18V380000)
seat belts recall reported June 7, 2018 - about 54,729 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V380000
- Also written as
- 18V-380
- Manufacturer number
- 69X1
- Reported
- June 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~54,729
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswaen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. 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.
Why it is dangerous
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the center and left outboard seat belt buckles, and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Volkswagen will also provide an owner's manual supplement addressing child safety and child restraints. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X1.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-380 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.