2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall Title: SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall Date: 2018-06-07
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V380000
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall Component(s): SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 54729
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS Recall 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.