Issue ID | 1571325 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11218780 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 09/06/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel distribution rail pressure pipe leaking fuel. Smelled fuel when walking past vehicle on 8 may 2019 when stationary and not running. Fuel was visible on top of engine below pipe.. Was returned by dealer on 17 may19 after they acknowledged leak and reset seals. On 9 jun 2019, smell of fuel was detected when starting vehicle. Fuel visible on top of engine below pressure pipe. Vehicle was stationary and had again been sitting over night. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31833 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHAMBERSBURG, PA |
VIN pattern | 1V2LR2CA6JCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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