2016 VW E-GOLF RECALL - #16V138000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : PROPULSION SYSTEM : TRACTION BATTERY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 VW E-GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/21/2014 - 3/1/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/7/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/17/2016 |
| # Affected |
5,561 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly. |
| Consequences |
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016 VW E-GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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