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CAMPAIGN_18V380000

HIGH_PRIORITY Simplified FILED: 2018-06-07
ID: #18V380000 MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
SYSTEM_COMPONENT

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

EVENT_SUMMARY
Your Volkswagen Atlas's owner's manual doesn't mention that the middle seat's seat belt buckle can get damaged if you use a child seat that's wider than 12.6 inches.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If the buckle gets damaged, it might release unexpectedly in a crash, which could lead to injury.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the middle and left seat belt buckles if needed, and give you an updated owner's manual with child safety information, all for free.

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