2013 VW TOUAREG HYBRID RECALL - #16V035000
RECALL FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 VW TOUAREG HYBRID |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/20/2010 - 4/11/2015 |
| Recalled on |
1/25/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
825 |
| Recalled for |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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