NHTSA Recall 18V380000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V380000; Date: Jun. 7, 2018
a damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Component: Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 54,537
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 is expected to begin august 3, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69x1.
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.
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