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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V864
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 516
Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak
A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 20Bi.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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December 17, 2018
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