2018 VW ATLAS RECALL - #18V380000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : REAR/OTHER : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW ATLAS |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/17/2016 - 6/14/2018 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/29/2018 |
| # Affected |
54,729 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for AIR BAGS
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 VW ATLAS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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