Volkswagen Atlas (2019): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V614000 · Aug 21, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
6
vehicles affected
6
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V614000
- Date
- Aug 21, 2019
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas vehicles. The suction jet in the fuel tank may have been welded in the incorrect position allowing fuel to leak. Additionally, the vehicle may stall due to uneven fuel distribution.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V614000?
1 model: Volkswagen Atlas (2019), about 6 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V614000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BU.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.