20Bi – Improperly Secured Fuel Line may cause Fuel Leak – 2018 Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R vehicles. The fuel hose

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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 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet 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 Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 20BK.

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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