Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles
— Recall Campaign #16V138000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,561 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V138000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 07, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V138000 |
| Units affected: | 5,561 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.