What VW does not tell you is that if you take your vehicle in for service, they will automatically check for this seatbelt recall issue on your vehicle, and if they find the issue, you cannot get your vehicle back until the recall has been completed. I am told by my dealer that there is no ETA on the fix. Thus, we've been out of our Atlas for 3+ weeks now and they will not give it back (for safety reasons obviously).
2018 Volkswagen Atlas Recall: Seat Belts
Certain Child Seats may Damage Seat Belt Buckles
A damaged seat belt buckle can release unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Affected Product 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V380000
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 54,537
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.
Remedy
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.
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
Defect Notice 573 Report
Recall Acknowledgement
