Volkswagen Golf R Fuel Hose May Detach

NHTSA campaign 18V864000 · Reported Dec 5, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V864000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 5, 2018
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Golf R vehicles because the fuel hose quick connector in the engine bay may detach from the fuel supply line, resulting in a fuel leak in the engine compartment. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection as necessary to fix the issue. This repair will be done free of charge for all affected vehicles.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The repair will be done free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V864000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Volkswagen Golf R

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Cover Leaks and Engine Stalling · all 10 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.