NHTSA Recall 16V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V035000; Date: Jan. 25, 2016
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: Hybrid Propulsion System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 825
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 touareg hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53b8.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 2016
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