NHTSA Recall 17V766000: Storage (fuel system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V766000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20AQ |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | November 29, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 10, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V766000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.