NHTSA recall 18V380000
Seat Belts · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The 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 began June 29, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Volkswagen Atlas.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V380000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.