NHTSA Campaign 18V864000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 5, 2018 · 516 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Bi.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R 2018 516

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V864000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.