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Volkswagen fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

NHTSA campaign 18V-864 · Reported December 5, 2018 · 516 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Golf R
VEHICLES AFFECTED
516
REMEDY
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The fuel hose quick connector may detach from the fuel supply line in the engine bay, resulting in a fuel leak.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will secure the fuel line connection, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-864.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Volkswagen Golf R

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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