Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid
— Recall Campaign #16V035000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 825 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V035000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 25, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V035000 |
| Units affected: | 825 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.