| NHTSA Recall # | 140220 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V864000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20Bi |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF R |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
| Date of notification | 11/01/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/03/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/08/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 05/12/18 |
| Report created | 11/12/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 516 |
| Defect 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the engine compartment can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |